Teaching Assistant
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SEN Teaching Assistant – Seeking Primary School Role in Dorchester Area
Available from September 2025 | Full-Time | EYFS – KS2 Experience
Teaching Personnel is currently supporting a highly motivated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is actively seeking a new opportunity within a primary school setting in the Dorchester area.
This candidate has a strong background working with children across EYFS to KS2, with particular experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. They are confident working on a 1:1 basis as well as within small group settings, and have a nurturing, patient approach that helps pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.
Candidate highlights:
- Experience delivering tailored interventions and supporting EHCP targets
- Skilled in implementing structured routines and behaviour strategies
- Calm, adaptable, and confident supporting children with complex needs
- Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service) and excellent references available
This individual is available from September 2025, and is open to long-term, short-term, or temp-to-perm opportunities. They are flexible, reliable, and ready to contribute positively to a team.
If your school is looking for a dedicated SEN TA with genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs, please get in touch today.
If you are interested, please apply or contact 01202297744
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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