SEN Teaching Assistant – September Start Location: Poole Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only Start Date: September 2026 We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people with special educational needs, supporting them to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The Role The successful candidate will: Support pupils with a range of special educational needs both in class and on a 1:1 basis Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities Encourage pupils’ social, emotional and academic development Help create a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment Work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals We Are Looking For Someone Who: Has experience working with children or young people with SEN (preferred but not essential) Is patient, compassionate and resilient Has strong communication and teamwork skills Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff We Offer: A welcoming and supportive school community Ongoing training and professional development opportunities A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day Experienced and supportive leadership team If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and would like to be part of our dedicated team, we would 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.