SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities
Location: Wimborne
Start Date: September 2025 (Potential for Earlier Start)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join a well-regarded secondary school in Wimborne.
This full-time or part-time role will involve working closely with students aged 11 to 16 who have a range of special educational needs, including autism, learning difficulties, and emotional or behavioural challenges.
An Inclusive and Supportive Environment
The school is a specialist setting that fosters an inclusive culture and a therapeutic approach to learning.
With small class sizes, personalised support, and a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, the school offers a nurturing environment where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to progress both academically and personally.
Staff are supported by experienced leadership and benefit from working in a calm, purpose-driven community that prioritises the needs of every learner.
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will work under the guidance of teachers and senior staff to support the delivery of engaging, differentiated lessons.
You will assist individual students or small groups, help manage classroom behaviour, and provide emotional support throughout the day. Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude will be essential, as you’ll be helping students build their confidence, social skills, and independence.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
As an educator working through Teaching Personnel, you’ll benefit from a wide range of professional advantages.
You will receive access to high-quality training and development programmes, a dedicated consultant who understands your goals, and flexible placement options that suit your schedule and lifestyle.
Weekly pay, career progression routes, and opportunities across the education sector are just some of the reasons educators choose us as their long-term partner.
Apply Today
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact on the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply now.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of passionate professionals working to transform the futures of students with additional needs.
Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.
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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