SEN Teaching Assistant – West Dorset – Full time

Date posted: 28 September 2026

Start: ASAP

Finish: End of academic year 2027

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time

West Dorset | Supply Tree Recruitment

Are you a caring, patient and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs?

Supply Tree Recruitment is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming and inclusive primary school in West Dorset. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the educational journey of children who require additional support to reach their full potential.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
Assist children with a range of SEND, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Support the class teacher in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
Encourage independence, confidence and personal development.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience working with children, ideally within an SEN or school setting.
Is patient, nurturing and adaptable.
Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Is committed to helping every child succeed.
Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer:
Full-time position in a supportive school environment.
Competitive rates of pay.
Ongoing support from Supply Tree Recruitment.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
The chance to make a genuine impact on children’s lives.

Whether you have extensive SEN experience or are looking to develop your career in special educational needs, we would love to hear from you.

Contact our Recruitment Team (We are all qualified teachers) 

01202 818300 www.supplytree.co.uk office@supplytree.co.uk 

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  A Safeguarding and Child Protection policy together with a Diversity and Equality Policy is provided to every member of staff. 

An enhanced DBS Disclosure is a mandatory requirement.

Keeping Children Safe in Education 

Supply Tree will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Diversity and Equality

Supply Tree values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.