Description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Weymouth, Dorset
Pay: £92–£97 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Start Date: September
Are you a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting young people in a secondary school environment?
Do you have a passion for helping students overcome barriers, develop confidence and achieve their potential?
Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant / SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset. This full-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and making a positive difference to students’ academic, social and emotional development.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community where you will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, gaining valuable experience within SEND education, learning support and behaviour support.
The successful candidate will provide 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum, build independence and engage positively with school life.
About the Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for secondary-aged pupils with SEN
• Support students with Autism (ASC), SEMH, communication needs and additional learning needs
• Help pupils access lessons and participate confidently in classroom activities
• Work alongside teachers to deliver personalised learning support strategies
• Support students’ academic progress alongside their social, emotional and communication development
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students to help them feel safe and supported
• Support pupils within mainstream classrooms, intervention sessions and smaller support settings
• Promote inclusion and encourage students to take an active role in school life
The school provides a supportive and structured environment where staff work together to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Experience working with young people in an education, SEND, care or support setting (desirable but not essential)
• An understanding of special educational needs, autism, SEMH or behaviour support
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, adaptable and positive approach
• The ability to build effective relationships with students and staff
• The confidence to work independently while contributing to a wider support team
This role would suit candidates from a range of backgrounds, including:
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Teaching Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Support Worker
• Care or Education Support roles
Why Apply for This SEN Teaching Assistant Role?
• Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset
• Make a meaningful difference to young people’s education and wellbeing
• Gain valuable experience within a SEND and learning support environment
• Develop your skills supporting students with additional needs
• Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist support staff
• Access opportunities for training and professional development
If you are a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a September role in a Weymouth secondary school, Axcis Education would love to hear from you.
Apply today to start your next opportunity supporting young people.
INDDEV
Location: Weymouth, Dorset
Pay: £92–£97 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Start Date: September
Are you a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting young people in a secondary school environment?
Do you have a passion for helping students overcome barriers, develop confidence and achieve their potential?
Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant / SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset. This full-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and making a positive difference to students’ academic, social and emotional development.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community where you will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, gaining valuable experience within SEND education, learning support and behaviour support.
The successful candidate will provide 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum, build independence and engage positively with school life.
About the Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for secondary-aged pupils with SEN
• Support students with Autism (ASC), SEMH, communication needs and additional learning needs
• Help pupils access lessons and participate confidently in classroom activities
• Work alongside teachers to deliver personalised learning support strategies
• Support students’ academic progress alongside their social, emotional and communication development
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students to help them feel safe and supported
• Support pupils within mainstream classrooms, intervention sessions and smaller support settings
• Promote inclusion and encourage students to take an active role in school life
The school provides a supportive and structured environment where staff work together to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Experience working with young people in an education, SEND, care or support setting (desirable but not essential)
• An understanding of special educational needs, autism, SEMH or behaviour support
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, adaptable and positive approach
• The ability to build effective relationships with students and staff
• The confidence to work independently while contributing to a wider support team
This role would suit candidates from a range of backgrounds, including:
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Teaching Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Support Worker
• Care or Education Support roles
Why Apply for This SEN Teaching Assistant Role?
• Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset
• Make a meaningful difference to young people’s education and wellbeing
• Gain valuable experience within a SEND and learning support environment
• Develop your skills supporting students with additional needs
• Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist support staff
• Access opportunities for training and professional development
If you are a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a September role in a Weymouth secondary school, Axcis Education would love to hear from you.
Apply today to start your next opportunity supporting young people.
INDDEV