Make a genuine difference every day.
We are looking for caring, resilient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join a specialist education setting in the Ringwood area. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with additional needs, helping them to achieve their potential both academically and personally.
The school supports pupils with a range of complex learning needs, including autism, communication difficulties, sensory processing differences, and social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Many students require structured, consistent support to help them engage with learning, develop independence, and build meaningful relationships.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students both in and out of the classroom
- Help deliver individualised learning programmes
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Promote communication, independence, and life skills
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
What We're Looking For
We would love to hear from candidates who are:
- Patient, compassionate, and adaptable
- Confident working with challenging behaviours
- Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
- Able to remain calm in demanding situations
- Strong communicators and team players
- Committed to making a long-term impact on students' lives
- Comfortable to do personal care
Experience
Previous experience in any f the following is essential:
- Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Autism support
- Care work
- Residential support
- Youth work
- Mental health support
- Sports coaching
- Early years or education settings
Full training and ongoing support will be provided for the right candidates.
What You'll Gain
- A truly rewarding career supporting vulnerable young people
- Training and professional development opportunities
- The chance to work within a supportive and experienced team
- The opportunity to make a tangible difference every day
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to begin a career in specialist education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this rewarding opportunity in the Ringwood area.
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.
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