SEMH / SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Poole, Dorset Salary: £13.75 Start Date: ASAP / January 2026 SEMH Teaching Assistant Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEMH and SEN needs? If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN(D) Teaching Assistant may be for you! A Primary / Secondary School in Poole is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team! The Role: You will be supporting classroom teachers in providing the best learning environment possible for pupils aged 7-16 years old. This is a specialised school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The SEMH needs of pupils often impact their ability to access mainstream education and may include: Anxiety disorders ADHD Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC - with SEMH as primary need) Trauma-related difficulties This school provides long-term specialist education for children who cannot access mainstream schooling due to their SEMH needs. This school strives to ensure every student grows in confidence; is ready to achieve success and contributes positively to society by providing them with imaginative, nurturing and motivating learning opportunities. It offers a dynamic and creative curriculum with focus on personalised programmes to help pupils develop coping skills for life beyond school and emphasis on emotional resilience, reflect...