SEN Teaching Assistant
Posted on Jun 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Wimborne Minster, Dorset, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£95.3 - £102 Daily
Temporary
SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Prospero Teaching are working closely with a new specialist SEN school site based in Wimborne to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3, helping them re-engage with learning and rebuild confidence in education.
This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role, ideal for individuals with strong behaviour management skills and a genuine passion for pastoral support, mentorship, and re-engagement. Pupils may present with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) and Autism, alongside complex emotional or behavioural needs, and require consistent, calm, and structured support throughout the school day.
The school provides a nurturing, therapeutic environment with small class sizes, where Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in helping pupils regulate emotions, develop positive relationships, and re-engagement with learning.
This role would particularly suit candidates with experience or backgrounds in:
Youth Work
Sports Coaching
Psychology or Counselling
Behaviour Support
Care Work
Ex‑Forces or other disciplined environments
The Role:
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
Helping pupils re-engage with learning following periods of disrupted education
Implementing positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies
Providing pastoral care and emotional regulation support
Acting as a positive role model and mentor
Supporting engagement with academic and therapeutic learning activities
Working closely with teachers, SEN professionals, and pastoral teamsContract Details:
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (KS2/KS3)
Type of Work: Support / Pastoral Role
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Ongoing
Contract Type: Temp / Perm
Hours: Full-time (8:30am 15:30pm)
Rate of Pay: From £95.29 per day (dependent on experience)Experience, Training & Qualifications:
Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour
Strong behaviour management skills (essential)
SEN experience (SEMH / Autism preferred)
Backgrounds in youth work, care, mentoring, or behaviour support welcomed
Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)Eligibility:
Right to Work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
References (in line with KCSIE)What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management
Ongoing support from our in‑house Training & Development Team
The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people re‑engaging with educationIf you are resilient, empathetic, and motivated to take on a hands‑on SEN role within a brand‑new provision, we would love to hear from you.
Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy
Prospero Teaching are working closely with a new specialist SEN school site based in Wimborne to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3, helping them re-engage with learning and rebuild confidence in education.
This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role, ideal for individuals with strong behaviour management skills and a genuine passion for pastoral support, mentorship, and re-engagement. Pupils may present with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) and Autism, alongside complex emotional or behavioural needs, and require consistent, calm, and structured support throughout the school day.
The school provides a nurturing, therapeutic environment with small class sizes, where Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in helping pupils regulate emotions, develop positive relationships, and re-engagement with learning.
This role would particularly suit candidates with experience or backgrounds in:
Youth Work
Sports Coaching
Psychology or Counselling
Behaviour Support
Care Work
Ex‑Forces or other disciplined environments
The Role:
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
Helping pupils re-engage with learning following periods of disrupted education
Implementing positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies
Providing pastoral care and emotional regulation support
Acting as a positive role model and mentor
Supporting engagement with academic and therapeutic learning activities
Working closely with teachers, SEN professionals, and pastoral teamsContract Details:
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (KS2/KS3)
Type of Work: Support / Pastoral Role
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Ongoing
Contract Type: Temp / Perm
Hours: Full-time (8:30am 15:30pm)
Rate of Pay: From £95.29 per day (dependent on experience)Experience, Training & Qualifications:
Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour
Strong behaviour management skills (essential)
SEN experience (SEMH / Autism preferred)
Backgrounds in youth work, care, mentoring, or behaviour support welcomed
Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)Eligibility:
Right to Work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
References (in line with KCSIE)What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management
Ongoing support from our in‑house Training & Development Team
The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people re‑engaging with educationIf you are resilient, empathetic, and motivated to take on a hands‑on SEN role within a brand‑new provision, we would love to hear from you.
Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy
Reference: 225285988
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SEN Teaching Assistant
Posted on Jun 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Wimborne Minster, Dorset, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£95.3 - £102 Daily
Temporary
SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Prospero Teaching are working closely with a new specialist SEN school site based in Wimborne to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3, helping them re-engage with learning and rebuild confidence in education.
This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role, ideal for individuals with strong behaviour management skills and a genuine passion for pastoral support, mentorship, and re-engagement. Pupils may present with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) and Autism, alongside complex emotional or behavioural needs, and require consistent, calm, and structured support throughout the school day.
The school provides a nurturing, therapeutic environment with small class sizes, where Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in helping pupils regulate emotions, develop positive relationships, and re-engagement with learning.
This role would particularly suit candidates with experience or backgrounds in:
Youth Work
Sports Coaching
Psychology or Counselling
Behaviour Support
Care Work
Ex‑Forces or other disciplined environments
The Role:
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
Helping pupils re-engage with learning following periods of disrupted education
Implementing positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies
Providing pastoral care and emotional regulation support
Acting as a positive role model and mentor
Supporting engagement with academic and therapeutic learning activities
Working closely with teachers, SEN professionals, and pastoral teamsContract Details:
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (KS2/KS3)
Type of Work: Support / Pastoral Role
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Ongoing
Contract Type: Temp / Perm
Hours: Full-time (8:30am 15:30pm)
Rate of Pay: From £95.29 per day (dependent on experience)Experience, Training & Qualifications:
Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour
Strong behaviour management skills (essential)
SEN experience (SEMH / Autism preferred)
Backgrounds in youth work, care, mentoring, or behaviour support welcomed
Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)Eligibility:
Right to Work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
References (in line with KCSIE)What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management
Ongoing support from our in‑house Training & Development Team
The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people re‑engaging with educationIf you are resilient, empathetic, and motivated to take on a hands‑on SEN role within a brand‑new provision, we would love to hear from you.
Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy
Prospero Teaching are working closely with a new specialist SEN school site based in Wimborne to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3, helping them re-engage with learning and rebuild confidence in education.
This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role, ideal for individuals with strong behaviour management skills and a genuine passion for pastoral support, mentorship, and re-engagement. Pupils may present with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) and Autism, alongside complex emotional or behavioural needs, and require consistent, calm, and structured support throughout the school day.
The school provides a nurturing, therapeutic environment with small class sizes, where Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in helping pupils regulate emotions, develop positive relationships, and re-engagement with learning.
This role would particularly suit candidates with experience or backgrounds in:
Youth Work
Sports Coaching
Psychology or Counselling
Behaviour Support
Care Work
Ex‑Forces or other disciplined environments
The Role:
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
Helping pupils re-engage with learning following periods of disrupted education
Implementing positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies
Providing pastoral care and emotional regulation support
Acting as a positive role model and mentor
Supporting engagement with academic and therapeutic learning activities
Working closely with teachers, SEN professionals, and pastoral teamsContract Details:
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (KS2/KS3)
Type of Work: Support / Pastoral Role
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Ongoing
Contract Type: Temp / Perm
Hours: Full-time (8:30am 15:30pm)
Rate of Pay: From £95.29 per day (dependent on experience)Experience, Training & Qualifications:
Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour
Strong behaviour management skills (essential)
SEN experience (SEMH / Autism preferred)
Backgrounds in youth work, care, mentoring, or behaviour support welcomed
Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)Eligibility:
Right to Work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
References (in line with KCSIE)What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management
Ongoing support from our in‑house Training & Development Team
The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people re‑engaging with educationIf you are resilient, empathetic, and motivated to take on a hands‑on SEN role within a brand‑new provision, we would love to hear from you.
Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy
Reference: 225285988
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