SEN Teaching Assistant Dorset, Poole, and Bournemouth Full-Time and Part-Time Available Start Date: November 2025 Are you a patient, caring, and supportive individual looking to make a real difference in children’s lives? We’re looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic partner schools across Dorset, Poole, and Bournemouth. You’ll be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, or behavioural challenges — helping each child reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment. What you’ll be doing: Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs to plan and deliver engaging activities Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive learning experiences Creating an inclusive and supportive environment What we’re looking for: Previous SEN or classroom experience (preferred but not essential) A patient, caring nature and passion for helping children succeed Excellent communication and teamwork skills What we offer: Flexible working (term-time only) Competitive weekly pay (paid every other Friday) Access to free training and development courses Easy-to-use online diary app to manage your own schedule If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.