Specialist Teaching Assistant

Wareham - Supply Work | Part-Time

£14.25 Per Hour

Flexible Specialist Education Work Across Wareham

Teaching Personnel is expanding its network of experienced Specialist Teaching Assistants to provide cover support across a variety of SEND and SEMH settings in Wareham and the surrounding area.

This role offers flexibility combined with meaningful work supporting children and young people who benefit from specialist educational provision.

With several schools and specialist sites requiring regular cover, successful applicants can enjoy diverse experiences while making a genuine contribution to pupils' educational journeys.

Role Overview

We are looking for individuals who understand the demands of specialist education and are comfortable entering new settings with professionalism and confidence.

• Supporting pupils with complex additional needs
• Encouraging participation and learning engagement
• Assisting with behaviour support strategies
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Delivering structured interventions under guidance
• Working collaboratively with educational professionals
• Promoting independence and life skills development
• Helping create a positive and inclusive learning experience

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is particularly suited to applicants with previous experience in:

• SEN education
• SEMH provisions
• Behaviour support environments
• Residential children's services
• Care-based roles
• Therapeutic support settings

As these positions are ad hoc and responsive to school needs, applicants must be confident working independently and capable of quickly adapting to different teams and pupils.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour
• Flexible work patterns
• Access to multiple specialist provisions
• Weekly pay arrangements
• Ongoing professional development
• Dedicated consultant support
• SEND-focused training resources
• Future pathways into long-term positions

Apply Today

If you are looking for rewarding, flexible employment where your experience can make an immediate difference, we encourage you to apply.

To find out more, call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya.

September 2026 starts are available, with potential for earlier placements where required.

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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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