We are working with a welcoming and supportive SEN setting in the Parkstone area of Poole, known for its strong pastoral care and commitment to helping young people thrive both academically and emotionally. The school provides a calm, structured environment where staff work closely as a team to support pupils who are more vulnerable and require consistent, understanding support. The Role Full-time Classroom Assistant supporting students aged 11–16 Working hours: 8.30am to 3pm Supporting pupils with SEMH needs, including anxiety, depression, and attachment or detachment disorders Providing in-class support, helping pupils to engage with learning and manage emotions Opportunities to also support primary-aged pupils, where available Immediate start available Requirements A minimum of 6 months’ childcare experience, ideally supporting children with SEN Experience or understanding of SEMH needs is highly desirable A calm, patient and resilient approach Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people Willingness to work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team Why Work with Teaching Personnel Access to free CPD and SEN-focused training Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Weekly pay and flexible opportunities Experience across a range of SEN and alternative provision settings A great opportunity to build a long-term career in education 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.