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Teaching Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Dorset
Date posted : 03/02/26
  1. Full Time
£80 - 90 per day

Job description

Ad Hoc Teaching Assistant – SEMH School (Cranborne, Dorset)

Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a specialist SEMH secondary school in Cranborne, Dorset, who are seeking Ad Hoc Teaching Assistants to support pupils on a flexible, full-time basis as needed.

About the Role

  • Supporting pupils aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs

  • Providing 1:1 and small group support

  • Assisting with behaviour regulation and emotional support

  • Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff

Requirements

  • Experience working with SEN/SEMH or vulnerable young people (preferred)

  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach

  • Must be a driver due to the rural location and lack of public transport

  • Availability for full-time hours when required

What We Offer

  • Flexible work to suit your availability

  • Competitive daily pay rates

  • Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

  • Opportunities for longer-term placements

Location: Cranborne, Dorset
Start: Immediate and ongoing

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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