Join Our Team: Full-Time Teaching Assistant Needed at SEN School in Wimborne, Dorset Are you passionate about supporting children with learning difficulties, complex needs, and autism? We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and patient Teaching Assistant to join our team at a special educational needs (SEN) school in Wimborne, Dorset. Key Responsibilities: Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis. Assisting in the implementation of individual learning plans. Helping create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. Encouraging students’ social and emotional development. Supporting with daily routines and personal care where required. The Ideal Candidate Will: Have a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. Show patience, empathy, and understanding. Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently. Experience or an understanding of working with children with autism and complex needs is desirable but not essential. Why Join Us? Full-time, permanent position. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Supportive and friendly team environment. Professional development opportunities. Location: Wimborne, Dorset Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience. Start Date: ASAP 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.