Teaching Assistant (Full Time)

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary PRU School (Dorset)

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £13.75 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, full-time

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs in a nurturing and structured environment?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Primary PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) school in Dorset. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children aged 4–11 years who require additional support due to a range of special educational needs and behavioural challenges.

About the Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support classroom teachers in delivering tailored learning experiences
• Work with pupils with a variety of needs including ADHD, ADD, ASD, SEMH, MLD, OCD, ODD, speech and language difficulties, and other behavioural challenges
• Help create a safe, consistent, and engaging learning environment
• Assist in implementing positive behaviour support strategies
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage emotional and academic development
• Contribute to the school’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children with SEN, either in education or care settings
• Patient, resilient, and compassionate with a proactive approach
• Skilled in de-escalating challenging behaviour calmly and safely
• Able to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff
• Understanding of SEMH and mental health needs in young children

Benefits:

• Access to over 10 free SEN training courses
• Additional CPD opportunities at discounted rates
• Holiday Pay
• Dedicated support throughout
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child’s life

If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling full-time role supporting children with SEN in Dorset, we’d love to hear from you!

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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