A rewarding part-time opportunity has become available for a Teaching Assistant to join a caring and inclusive specialist school in Wareham. This provision supports students aged 11 to 18 who face a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school promotes a nurturing and therapeutic environment where every young person is encouraged to grow both personally and academically. Work with students who benefit from smaller class sizes and personalised learning approaches Be part of a team that values emotional wellbeing and positive relationships Contribute to a school that prioritises student-centred learning and inclusive values Experience a varied and fulfilling daily routine with no two days the same Key Details of the Role This is a part-time position, working from 10am to 3pm, with varied finish times depending on the day of the week. Your presence will play a vital role in maintaining consistency and support for students navigating the school day. Provide one-to-one and small-group support Assist with learning activities inside and outside the classroom Help students build confidence, emotional regulation, and independence Support behaviour management and reinforce positive routines Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel is proud to connect skilled educators with schools that match their values and strengths. Weekly pay via PAYE Access to a dedicated consultant for support and career advice Ongoing CPD and training opportunities tailored to your goals Flexible placements and access to a wide school network Opportunities for long-term or permanent positions This role is perfect for someone who is calm, resilient, and passionate about SEN education. Whether you have previous experience or are just starting your journey, we welcome your application. Join a school community that truly values the contribution you bring. Apply now to start making a difference in Wareham. 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.