Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Join our dedicated team at a leading SEN school in Poole and help transform the future for children with diverse learning needs!

Role: 1-1 Teaching Assistant

Location:

Poole

Working Hours:

Full-time (8:30am – 3:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP

Based in Poole, our Alternative Provision School offers a specialist learning provision which emphasises the development of core academic understanding, encourages creativity, celebrates outdoor learning and promotes the growth of essential life skills. Their dedicated academic focus is balanced with consistent and specialist pastoral and therapeutic support, to nurture every pupil’s self-esteem and social and emotional personal development, whilst promoting a lifelong curiosity for learning.

• Provide emotional and social support
• Follow personalised learning plans
• Monitor and record progress
• Promote inclusion and participation
• Assist with daily routines

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or similar setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs
• Genuine enthusiasm for student development and well-being
• Resilience, patience, and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive, team‑oriented working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• A meaningful role where you can truly make a difference

We are a leading education supply agency dedicated to supporting young learners. As part of The Edwin Group—named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2025—we pride ourselves on fostering inclusive, supportive workplaces. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

If you’re ready to inspire change and help empower young people with unique challenges, apply now!