Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Assistants Required – PRU Settings Across Blandford Forum, Poole & Colehill (Wimborne)

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a well-established Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) with sites in Blandford Forum, Poole, and Colehill (Wimborne), who are seeking dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistants to join their teams across multiple provisions for September.

About the Provisions
Poole - Secondary Provision
This setting supports secondary-aged pupils who present with quieter, more internalised needs, including:

• ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition)
• BSNA / EBSA (Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance / Avoidance)
• Anxiety-related needs
• Classes are small, with up to 10 pupils, supported by one teacher and one Teaching Assistant.
• Pupils have a wide range of abilities across the curriculum, so strong academic confidence is essential.

A good knowledge of Maths and English is required, with Science knowledge highly desirable, in order to support pupils working towards GCSE qualifications.

Blandford Forum - Secondary
This site supports pupils with more externalised behavioural needs. Students may present as louder, more outspoken, and more challenging in their communication and behaviour.
Successful Teaching Assistants will need to:

• Build quick, positive, and trusting relationships
• Remain calm and consistent
• Use strong behaviour support strategies
• Encourage engagement and participation in learning

This role would suit someone confident, adaptable, and experienced in working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.

New Colehill Site (Wimborne)  (Primary & KS3)
This exciting new provision in Colehill, Wimborne will support Primary and Key Stage 3 pupils.
Most Teaching Assistant roles here will be classroom-based, supporting pupils with both academic and pastoral needs. There may also be future opportunities to support within:

• Cooking
• Science
• Practical interventions

The site will also offer:

• Forest School
• P.E. interventions
• Sensory support programmes

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who enjoy a varied role and supporting pupils through alternative and therapeutic approaches.

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.
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