Jobs, fresher vacancy - SEN Teaching Assistant • Dorset

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Dorset

Teaching Assistant – SEN Support Location: Weymouth Salary: £13.75 per hour Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only Start Date: ASAP Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? If so, this SEN Teaching Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you!A specialist school in Weymouth is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. About the Role You’ll work closely with teachers and support staff to provide exceptional care and learning support for pupils aged 2–19. The school caters for students across early years, primary, secondary, and sixth form with a range of needs, including: Severe, complex, and profound learning difficultiesAutism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)Physical and sensory disabilitiesComplex healthcare needs This purpose-built campus offers a bespoke curriculum tailored to individual needs, incorporating therapeutic approaches, outdoor learning, sensory rooms, and programs to develop independence and physical skills. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). What We’re Looking For Previous experience working with SEN(D)Understanding of EHCPsStrong communication and teamwork skillsAbility to implement positive behaviour support strategies Working Hours & Benefits Full-time, Monday to Friday (08:50–15:35)Term Time Only12.07% holiday payAccess to free CPD-accredited training courses ✅ Interested? Apply today and start making a difference!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.