Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants – Support Young People in a Specialist College Setting

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a supportive college environment in Poole, working with young people aged 16–25+ with a range of learning and physical disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in SEN and personal care who want to make a real difference in students’ lives.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to deliver personalised learning, assist with daily routines, and support students’ independence. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting young people with learning and physical disabilities

• Be confident and compassionate in providing personal care, ensuring students’ wellbeing, dignity, and safety at all times.

• Be patient, resilient, and adaptable

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and colleagues

• Work collaboratively to support learning, development, and independence

We offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive working environment

• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

• The chance to make a meaningful impact every day

If you are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential, 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.
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