SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary Support Role Shape the Future in a Role That Truly Matters We are looking for compassionate and resilient individuals to join a specialist education setting in Poole as a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant. This is your chance to be part of a school where relationships come first, progress is celebrated in all forms, and staff are passionate about creating a safe, encouraging environment for pupils to grow in confidence and engage in learning. The Role at a Glance This is a FULL-time position with an immediate start, supporting primary-aged learners from 5 to 15 years old. The working day is 8.45am to 4.15pm. You will work closely with teaching staff to provide structured support, help pupils regulate emotions, encourage positive engagement, and assist them in accessing education in a meaningful and supportive way. A School That Cares This school is recognised for its strong community ethos, restorative approach, and outstanding staff support network. There is a deep focus on personal development, emotional wellbeing, and consistency—creating a setting where both pupils and staff can thrive. Staff speak highly of the training, collaboration and the sense of purpose that comes with making a visible impact every day. Who We’re Looking For Candidates must have at least 6 months childcare experience, particularly supporting children with SEN. The right person will be calm under pressure, patient in approach, and confident in building trusting, long-term relationships. SEMH support requires empathy, structure, and the ability to stay consistent while adapting to each child’s individual strengths and challenges. Due to the school’s location, applicants must be able to drive. Why Work Through Teaching Personnel? Teaching Personnel offer more than just placements, we provide a tailored experience built around you. As an educator working with us, you benefit from a dedicated consultant, competitive weekly pay through PAYE, ongoing professional development, and access to specialist SEN and behaviour training. We support you at every stage of your journey and match you to roles where you can truly flourish. If you are driven by purpose, excel in relationship-led support, and want to be part of a school that changes lives each day, 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.