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SEN Teaching Assistant - Dorset Sen-school

1st September start
Full Time
Posted about 1 month ago
Expiring 24th July
Dorset, Devon
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📍 Location: Blandford Forum 🕒 Hours: 37.5 per week (between 7:00am – 4:30pm, term time only) 💼 Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only 💰 Salary: £21,742.50 per year 📅 Closing Date: Wednesday 9th July 2025 ✨ Change a young person’s life – start your career in SEN education today! A welcoming, specialist SEN school in Blandford Forum is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with complex needs, including autism and learning difficulties. 💬🧩 You’ll work closely with a team of passionate educators, therapists and key workers to provide tailored support—both in the classroom and out in the community—helping every pupil reach their potential. 🌱🎯 🔧 Your Role Will Include: 🎓 Supporting pupils in class and during individual learning session ✂️ Assisting teachers/tutors with preparation and delivery of lessons 🧠 Encouraging independence, life skills and communication 🚌 Supporting pupils on off-site trips and community-based learning 🙋‍♀️ We're Looking For: 💛 A caring, patient and resilient approach 👂 Great listening and communication skills 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Team players who are reliable, flexible and enthusiastic 📘 Knowledge of SEN/autism is a plus—but not essential 🧾 TA qualifications welcome, but full training is provided 🎁 What’s On Offer: 🧑‍🏫 A fully supported 6-month probationary period 📚 Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced staff 🌟 A friendly, inclusive and supportive school environment 🚀 Real opportunities for growth and long-term development If you're keen to learn more, feel free to book a short video chat with us at a time that suits you using the link below: 👉 https://calendar.app.google/H4yjFJZ4evpdwbyt6 👉 Ready to make a real difference? Apply now through Zen Educate and take the first step in a rewarding SEN career. 🌈 This role is subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safeguarding guidelines. Online background screening will also be completed before appointment. 🔒
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This specialised school supports children and young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, operating on a 38-52 week basis. Situated in a scenic countryside setting with extensive grounds, the school offers numerous facilities including a theatre, sports hall, indoor and outdoor riding areas, a climbing wall, various safe play zones, and a swimming pool. Students have full access to the National Curriculum, with teaching tailored to meet their individual needs. The school adopts a proven programme of specialist education combined with 24-hour care, incorporating a wide range of clinical and therapeutic support. Highly skilled, multi-disciplinary teams and high staffing ratios ensure intensive, personalised support for each student. In every class, small groups of six students benefit from the dedicated attention of a teacher and at least two support staff. Accommodation is provided both on-site and off-site, offering a caring and homely environment. Each student is assigned a keyworker responsible for overseeing their care, safety, welfare, and learning programmes. Admissions are flexible and can take place at any point during the academic year. This welcoming setting emphasises a holistic approach to education and care, fostering independence, development, and well-being for all students.

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