Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Immediate or January Start

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

A welcoming specialist setting in the Cranborne area is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their committed team.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference to pupils aged 11 to 18, working across both primary-style and secondary-style classes within a nurturing, inclusive environment.

This specialist provision supports pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including: Autism Spectrum Conditions, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Communication and interaction difficulties and Mild to moderate learning needs.

The Role

We are looking for enthusiastic, patient and proactive Teaching Assistants to support students in their academic, social and emotional development.

• Supporting students aged 11 to 18 within small class settings

• Assisting with learning activities, communication support and emotional regulation

• Providing 1:1 and small-group intervention

• Helping create an engaging, safe and positive learning environment

Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday

Hourly rate: £13.75

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 6 months of childcare experience, ideally supporting children or young people with SEN

• A genuine passion for helping pupils with additional needs

• A calm, resilient and adaptable approach

• Reliability, commitment and strong communication skills

• A driving licence, due to the location of the school

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Joining Teaching Personnel means becoming part of the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, offering a wide range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing.

• Competitive weekly pay

• Access to a wide range of CPD training courses, including behaviour management, autism awareness and safeguarding

• A personal consultant who offers ongoing guidance and support

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEN, thrive in a caring environment and can commit to a full-time role from either now or January, 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.
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