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Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.75 - 13.75 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sherbourne
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Teaching Assistant
Location: Sherbourne, Dorset
Salary: £13.75 an hour
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: January 2026
SEN Teaching Assistant
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?
If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant may be for you! A SEN/PRU Secondary School in Sherbourne is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team!
The Role:
You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students ranging in the ages 11-16 years old, with various SEN, SEMH and behavioural difficulties.
This school is a short stay alternative provision for:
Students who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education
Students who may be at risk of permanent exclusion
Students who have specific medical needs
Students who are awaiting SEND assessments
It is a “trauma informed school” and they approach all students with these practices. Students are supported with their emotional literacy, mentoring opportunities, sports coaching, anger management, emotion coaching, mental health first aid, sensory opportunities and family workshops.
Who We Are Looking For:
Applicant must be comfortable working in a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)
A patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting children
SEMH and SEND experience is essential
Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
Able to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely
Working Hours/Benefits:
Full Time, Monday-Friday
Term Time Only
Holiday Pay
Access to over 10 FREE online SEND CPD-accredited training courses, plus plenty more with a generous discount!
If you’re passionate, motivated, and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and start shaping brighter futures in Sherbourne!
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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