Teaching Assistant

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for long-term stability within specialist education, this could be a fantastic next step. We are recruiting for a full-time, permanent SEN Teaching Assistant role in Wimborne, starting in October 2026.

We are particularly keen to hear from people who already have experience working with children or young people with SEND. The setting needs someone who understands specialist education, can settle into a new team quickly and is ready to hit the ground running.

You will work alongside teaching staff to provide consistent, hands-on support throughout the school day. Your focus will be on helping pupils access education, develop their confidence and work towards individual goals.

• Supporting young people during lessons and structured activities.
• Providing tailored assistance based on individual needs.
• Encouraging communication, independence and social development.
• Helping pupils stay focused and engaged with their education.
• Responding calmly and professionally to challenging situations.
• Establishing positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Following individual support plans and agreed strategies.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent care and education.

This position would be well suited to an established SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker or education professional with transferable specialist experience.

You will need to be confident, compassionate and resilient, with a good understanding of how additional needs can affect learning, communication and behaviour.

Most importantly, we need someone dependable who is genuinely committed to specialist education. Previous experience is essential, as you must be comfortable working from the outset and hitting the ground running.

• A dedicated consultant supporting your application.
• Help with interview preparation and securing your next position.
• Access to CPD and development opportunities.
• Guidance throughout registration and compliance.
• Access to a wide network of SEND opportunities.
• Continued support throughout your journey into the permanent role.

If you have the right experience and are ready to secure a full-time, permanent Teaching Assistant position in Wimborne from October 2026, we would love to speak with you.

Apply today or call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya!

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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