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A schoool in Canford Heath are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join their team as a full-time Support Worker / Teaching Assistant. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with severe learning difficulties, autism, and complex needs in a specialist educational setting.
Whether you are looking to build a long-term career in education or bring your care experience into a school environment, this role offers meaningful, hands-on work where every day counts.
Your Role
Provide one-to-one and small group support for students
Assist with personal care and daily routines where required
Support communication, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing
Help create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Essential Requirements
Previous care work experience (must have) – e.g. support work, healthcare, residential care, or similar
A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
Desirable (but not essential)
Experience working in a school or with children
Knowledge of autism or special educational needs (SEN)
Relevant qualifications in care, childcare, or education
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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