Teaching Assistant
- Special Needs
- Poole
- Full Time
Job description
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We are excited to announce a new Teaching Assistant position starting in January 2026, offering a wonderful opportunity to join our skilled, compassionate, and dedicated team.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with PMLD to access an engaging, personalised curriculum and develop their communication, independence, and wellbeing. You will:
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Work alongside teachers and therapists to provide tailored learning and personal care support.
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Help deliver sensory-based and therapeutic activities.
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Build trusting, supportive relationships with pupils to help them achieve their individual goals.
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Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive.
This is a full-time, term-time only role starting in January 2026, with excellent training and development opportunities for the right candidate.
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
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Has a genuine passion for working with children and young people with PMLD or complex needs.
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Is caring, patient, and resilient, with a strong sense of teamwork.
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Can communicate effectively and follow professional guidance.
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Holds (or is willing to work towards) a relevant qualification, such as Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Health and Social Care.
We Offer:
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A welcoming and supportive school community.
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A comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
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The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives every day.
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Staff wellbeing support and opportunities for progression.
If you’re ready to begin a rewarding new role in January 2026 and would like to be part of an exceptional team making a real impact, we would 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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