Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND SEN Teaching Assistant - Wimborne Salary: £22996 - £25068 per year based on 40 hours per week, term time only Contract: Full time, permanent position. Start date: As soon as possible or September 2026 School Staffing Solutions are working with a school in Wimborne who require an SEN Teaching Assistant. The school prepare our students for adult life, through person-centred academic and vocational study programmes leading to independent living with employment or further study. By working together, we increase resilience, confidence, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and well-being: the cornerstones on which strong and successful long-term futures are built. The main purpose of the role: As a Teaching Assistant, your role is essential to the support and development of our students being successful, independent, and achieving in a safe and caring learning environment. You will build a professional & trusted relationship with the students which put their health, safety and overall development first. This role will include supporting our teaching staff to deliver on a daily basis a broad and balanced curriculum for our students both on and off site. Flexibility is key in this role and may include working 1:1 with a student when required, or supporting in class working with a small group. Positive behaviour management is an important part of the role. Key duties: Support and facilitate the learning and independence of our students. Contribute to planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of education programmes, plans and reports as required. Contribute to assessing, recording, and reporting on young peoples' progress Promote and encourage independence at all times. Keep records accurately and up-to-date Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed at all times Promote the development of positive social behaviours and self-regulation skills Whilst previous experience isn't essential; the ability and desire to build a professional & trusted relationship with our young people is. Successful candidates qualities: Full UK driving licence and access to your own car Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English Please note that the minimum age to work on site is 21 Be positive and creative in meeting young person's needs Be able to work on your own as well as part of a team Good numeracy and literacy skills Competent ICT skills Please send your CV to amy@school-staff.co.uk or contact me on 07442087457 and we shall be in touch with successful candidates. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974. School staffing solutions are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.