SEN Teaching Assistant – Weymouth Area
Full-time | September 2025 Start | Flexible & Part-time Options Available
Inspire and Support in a Specialist SEN Setting
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual with a passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs?
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded specialist school in the Weymouth area. This role offers flexibility, with a full-time start available in September 2025 and the option to begin earlier in a part-time or full-time capacity depending on your availability.
An Exceptional and Inclusive School Community
This outstanding setting provides education for pupils aged 2 to 18 with a wide range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
The school is known for its nurturing and inclusive environment, where staff work collaboratively to deliver personalised education and care that promotes confidence, communication and independence.
Your Role Will Include:
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Supporting pupils across both primary and secondary age groups
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Assisting with personalised learning activities and communication strategies
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Promoting emotional regulation and independence
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Supporting pupils with physical or personal care needs where required
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Contributing to a safe, respectful and positive classroom environment
What You’ll Gain with Teaching Personnel:
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Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
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Access to specialist CPD including Makaton, Autism Awareness and Safeguarding
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A dedicated consultant focused on your development and goals
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Opportunities for long-term placements or permanent positions
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Early start options to suit your schedule
Working Hours:
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Monday to Friday
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8.50am to 3.35pm
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Term-time only
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people with SEN, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team where your work is meaningful, valued, and truly transformative.
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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