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SEN Teaching Assistant – Christchurch & Surrounding Areas
Make a real difference in children’s lives!
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? We’re on the lookout for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a range of welcoming primary and SEN schools across Christchurch and the surrounding areas.
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Christchurch, Bournemouth, Bransgore, and nearby areas
Availability: Full-time & part-time roles available – flexible to suit your lifestyle!
Setting: Mainstream primary schools.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting children with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH
Providing 1:1 and small group support to ensure pupils can access the curriculum
Encouraging emotional regulation, communication, and independence
Collaborating with teachers and SENCOs to implement individual support plans
Creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience working with children or young people with SEN (in school or alternative settings)
Is calm, patient, and empathetic with a proactive attitude
Can adapt their approach to meet individual needs
Has a genuine passion for supporting learners of all abilities
Why join us?
✨ Work with some of the best schools in the local area
✨ Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
✨ Supportive recruitment consultants who understand your needs
✨ Opportunity for permanent roles and career progression
✨ Competitive daily rates
Whether you’re an experienced SEN TA or just starting your journey in education, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today or get in touch to find out more about how we can help you take your next step in SEN support.
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.
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