SEN Teaching Assistants

SEN Teaching Assistants – SEN Primary & SEN Secondary Schools in Wimborne

Prospero Teaching is looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a range of SEN primary and SEN secondary schools across Wimborne and the surrounding Dorset area.

These specialist settings provide a highly rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with additional needs, behavioural challenges, communication differences, and barriers to learning. Many schools are offering temp‑to‑perm pathways for candidates who show consistency, commitment, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Personalised SEN support – working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils with a range of needs
• Assisting with creative and therapeutic activities to promote engagement and emotional well‑being
• Supporting emotional regulation and helping pupils develop independence
• Promoting safety and positive behaviour in line with school policies
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families through consistent communication

Contract Details

• Location: Wimborne & surrounding Dorset areas
• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP
• Contract Type: Full‑time, with temp‑to‑perm opportunities
• Pay Rate: From £14.25 per hour
• Working Hours: 08:30 – 15:30 (may vary slightly by school)

Requirements

To be considered, you must:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an Enhanced Child‑Barred List DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
• Provide professional references covering the last 24 months
• Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, or a related field OR have relevant experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals

What We Offer

• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and de‑escalation
• Access to our specialist Training & Development Team
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant with expertise in SEN and Alternative Provision

Refer a Friend

Know someone who would thrive in an SEN environment? Our Refer a Friend scheme offers bonuses for every successful recommendation (T&Cs apply).

If you’re passionate about supporting pupils within a SEN setting and would like to be considered, please respond with your most recent CV as well as your availability.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.