Job Title: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)
Location: BH12, Poole
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive hourly rate
About the Role
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary schools in the BH12 area. This rewarding role involves providing 1:1 support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who presents with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in a child’s educational journey and emotional development within a nurturing school environment.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive pay with enhanced hourly rates available for candidates with relevant SEN experience
- Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella fees)
- Access to free and subsidised CPD courses, including SEN-specific training
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent roles
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consistent 1:1 support tailored to the child’s individual EHCP targets
- Build a strong, trusting relationship to support emotional regulation and engagement
- Implement strategies to support ASD and SEMH needs, including sensory and behavioural approaches
- Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and external professionals to deliver a personalised learning experience
- Support the child’s academic, social, and emotional development
- Assist with behaviour management, using de-escalation techniques where required
- Adapt learning materials and activities to meet the pupil’s needs
- Monitor progress and contribute to reviews and reports
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with children with SEN, particularly ASD and SEMH
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- Strong behaviour management skills and emotional resilience
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- A proactive and flexible attitude
- Knowledge of EHCP processes and targeted interventions (desirable)
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) are advantageous but not essential
What We Offer:
- A supportive and friendly school community
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- A chance to make a real impact in a child’s life
- Dedicated support from leadership and SEN professionals
- The backing of Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency
Safeguarding Statement
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Teaching Personnel and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
We look forward to hearing from passionate individuals who are ready to support and inspire children with additional needs.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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