SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Dorset Area (Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Ferndown, West Moors)
Job Type: Part-Time and Full-Time Positions Available
Salary: £300 - £550

About Us:
We are a recruitment agency working with a wide range of schools within the Dorset area. Our mission is to connect passionate, dedicated professionals with schools that need them. We believe in making a positive impact on the lives of students, especially those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and we’re looking for committed Teaching Assistants to join our team.

Job Description:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children with a variety of learning needs in both mainstream and specialist school environments. You’ll work closely with class teachers to ensure that students are supported in their educational development, providing tailored assistance in small groups or one-on-one settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual or small group support to students with special educational needs.
• Assist in the delivery of tailored learning plans to support the academic progress of students.
• Help students with personal care, communication, and social skills as needed.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff.
• Monitor and track students’ progress and provide feedback to relevant staff.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting, ideally with SEN experience (but not essential).
• Passionate about supporting children with special educational needs.
• Patient, caring, and adaptable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A relevant qualification (such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable but not essential.

Why Choose Us?

• Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of schools across the Dorset area.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Ongoing support and professional development.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students with special educational needs.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and looking for a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV or contact us to find out more.

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.
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