SEN Teaching Assistant – Poole Part-time | 4 Days Per Week | Ages 4–18 | Hours: 8.30am – 4pm (varied finish times depending on the day) About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Poole, working with pupils aged 4 to 18. This is a part-time role across four days a week, with hours from 8.30am to 4pm and some flexibility in finish times depending on the day. The role is focused on supporting children and young people with a range of diverse needs, helping them to engage with learning and develop essential life skills. Experience of working with children with special educational needs is essential, as is previous experience in a health care role. Your ability to understand individual needs and provide tailored support will play a key part in ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing and structured environment. Why This School? This school is recognised for its exceptional commitment to supporting pupils with complex needs, offering an inclusive and caring approach that celebrates every achievement. Staff here work collaboratively to provide personalised learning experiences that help pupils to gain confidence, independence and resilience. With a strong ethos of teamwork, creativity and innovation, this is an environment where staff feel valued and students are given the tools to succeed both academically and socially. Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel When you join Teaching Personnel, you gain access to competitive weekly pay and a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to support your career. You will benefit from free training courses, personalised career guidance and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands your goals. Teaching Personnel also offers clear pathways into long-term or permanent employment, providing you with the chance to grow and progress within a rewarding education career. Apply Today This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with diverse learning needs. If you have experience working with children and a background in health care, along with the passion and resilience to support students with special educational needs, we would be delighted 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.