SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Support Learners Across All Ages
Weymouth | Part-Time | September 2025 Start 

Are you a compassionate and dedicated teaching assistant eager to support children and young people with special educational needs?

We have a rewarding part-time opportunity at a welcoming specialist school in Weymouth, supporting pupils aged 2 to 18. This role starts in September 2025, with the option to begin earlier if preferred. Working hours are 8.50am to 3.35pm, Monday to Friday during term time.

About the School Environment

This specialist setting is renowned for its nurturing and inclusive approach, working with students who have a range of needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).

The school prioritises personalised learning, therapeutic support, and developing life skills alongside academic progress.

Staff here benefit from a collaborative culture where every team member’s contribution is valued. The school environment is calm, structured, and adapted to meet diverse sensory and communication needs, creating a truly supportive place to work and learn.

Your Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils’ learning and personal development.

Your role will involve delivering tailored learning activities, aiding communication, supporting mobility and sensory needs, and fostering independence in a safe and positive environment.

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

By joining Teaching Personnel, you will receive:

• Weekly pay via PAYE 

• Access to specialist training, including SEND and behaviour management

• A dedicated consultant to support your career and placements

• Opportunities for both part-time and full-time work in specialist settings

• The chance to build meaningful relationships and make a lasting difference

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs and want to work in a rewarding specialist setting, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a supportive team where your skills and dedication truly matter.

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.
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