About the role
1-1 Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Join our dedicated team at a leading SEN school in Poole and help transform the future for children with diverse learning needs!
Role: 1-1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Poole
Working Hours: Full-time (8:30am – 3:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £440-450 per week
About the School & Role:
Based in Poole, our Alternative Provision School offers a specialist learning provision which emphasises the development of core academic understanding, encourages creativity, celebrates outdoor learning and promotes the growth of essential life skills.Their dedicated academic focus is balanced with consistent and specialist pastoral and therapeutic support, to nurture every pupil’s self-esteem and social and emotional personal development, whilst promoting a lifelong curiosity for learning. They have 3 core values at the heart of our educational model. These values can be seen throughout our school environment, within our learning spaces and are traits that we aim to inspire within our pupils.
1. Ambition
2. Nurture
3. Community
Key Responsibilities:
⭐ Support individual learning needs
⭐ Provide emotional and social support
⭐ Follow personalized learning plans
⭐ Monitor and record progress
⭐ Promote inclusion and participation
⭐ Assist with daily routines
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people in an educational or similar setting
Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs
Genuine enthusiasm for student development and well-being
Resilience, patience, and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Ability to work collaboratively within a team
What We Offer:
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
A supportive, team-oriented working environment
Opportunities for career growth and development
A meaningful role where you can truly make a difference
About Us:
We are a leading education supply agency dedicated to supporting young learners. As part of The Edwin Group—named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2025—we pride ourselves on fostering inclusive, supportive workplaces. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
If you’re ready to inspire change and help empower young people with unique challenges, apply now!
Join us in shaping a brighter future.