Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEN Support
Wimborne | Morning Role or Ad-Hoc to Long-Term | Immediate Start

Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident and caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support one of our partner primary schools in the Wimborne area. This role is ideal for someone with SEN experience who is looking for either morning-only work or ad-hoc supply that can naturally develop into a longer-term position.

The school is welcoming, supportive, and committed to providing the right guidance and structure for pupils who need additional help throughout the school day.

The role:

• 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs
• Morning-only availability or full-day work depending on flexibility
• Ad-hoc cover initially with opportunities for long-term placement
• Supporting learning, routines, emotional regulation and behaviour
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo
• Based in Wimborne, with travel to nearby schools if open to additional work

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children with SEN, SEMH or additional needs
• Is patient, nurturing and confident using positive support strategies
• Is reliable, flexible and able to adapt to changing routines
• Is happy to commute around Wimborne and surrounding areas
• Enjoys working within a supportive school team
• Would like to move into a longer-term role once placed

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Morning-only or flexible daily work to start
• Pathway to secure long-term or ongoing roles
• A dedicated consultant supporting placements across Wimborne
• Access to a variety of local primary schools
• Ongoing CPD and training
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE

If you’re an SEN-experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work with the opportunity to move into a long-term 1:1 role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and support a fantastic school in Wimborne.

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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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