Teaching Assistant
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SEMH / SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset
Salary: £13.75 per hour
Start Date: January 2026
SEMH / SEN(D) Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEMH and SEN needs?
If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN(D) Teaching Assistant may be for you! A SEMH/PRU Secondary School in Blandford Forum is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team.
The Role:
You will be supporting classroom teachers in providing the best learning environment possible for pupils aged 11-16 years old, with various SEMH and SEND needs. This is a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) school setting, meaning students may have difficulties with:
- Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH)
- Communication and interaction
- Cognition and learning
- Sensory and/or physical needs
- General behavioural difficulties
This school strives to ensure every student grows in confidence; is ready to achieve success and contributes positively to society by providing them with imaginative, nurturing and motivating learning opportunities.
If you’d like to be a part of a happy and ambitious school which enriches individuals academically, socially and emotionally – this may be the role for you!
Who We Are Looking For:
- Relevant experience in similar educational settings
- Mental Health experience / Psychology degree
- Youth Work experience
- Driving licence required if you live outside of Blandford
- SEMH / SEND experience
- Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
- Able to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely
Working Hours/Benefits:
- Full Time
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday = 08:45 – 15:45
- Tuesday = 08:45 – 16:15
- Access to over 10 SEN training courses which are free of charge, plus plenty more with a generous discount!
- 12.07% Holiday Pay
- Please note, this role is Term-Time Only
If you're ready to start shaping brighter futures - get in touch today!
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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