SEMH Teaching Assistant – Full-Time | Wimborne | September 2025 Start
Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a desire to support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
A group of exceptional specialist schools in the Wimborne and Cranborne area is looking for full-time SEMH Teaching Assistants to join their teams from September 2025, with opportunities for earlier starts in both full-time and part-time capacities.
This rewarding role involves working across primary and secondary age groups (3–19 years), supporting pupils with a range of needs including SEMH, Autism Spectrum Conditions, and complex learning profiles.
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About the Role:
* Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4pm)
* Start: September 2025 (early starts available)
* Pupils aged 3 to 19
* Work across SEMH and SEN provisions
* Support pupils in both classroom and outdoor/therapeutic learning settings
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Why These Schools Stand Out:
Set in beautiful, well-resourced environments, these schools provide:
* A therapeutic, structured approach to education and emotional development
* Highly individualised learning and behaviour support
* Excellent pastoral care and staff collaboration
* Creative use of nature, outdoor learning, and sensory spaces to engage learners
* A warm and inclusive ethos where every student is valued and celebrated
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Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
Join Teaching Personnel and enjoy:
* Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
* Free and subsidised CPD, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding
* A dedicated consultant who supports your career journey
* Access to permanent roles and long-term placements
* £50 referral bonus for every educator you recommend
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If you're ready to support and inspire students who need you most, apply today.
This is your chance to be part of a team making a real impact every single day.
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