SEN-Focused Teaching Assistant & Nursery Practitioner

Company: Supply Tree
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Location: Blandford Forum
Job Description:

Location

Blandford, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorchester, Dorset, North Dorset, Poole, Purbeck, West Dorset, Weymouth, Wimborne

Start: 13th April 2026

Finish: End of academic year 2026

Role Overview

We urgently require qualified Teaching Assistants and Nursery Practitioners. In order to fulfil the high demand we are looking for Teaching Assistants to support children (many with SEN, many with an EHCP or pending a place at an alternative provision). There are multiple posts available at schools across the Dorset area and surrounding borders. Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and making a difference in their development? Are you looking for a flexible work/life balance? Full, part-time and ad-hoc roles are available.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support class teachers in delivering engaging lessons
  • Provide one-on-one and group assistance to pupils
  • Help create a positive and nurturing learning environment
  • Assist with classroom organisation and behaviour management

About You

  • Support children with additional learning needs when required
  • Experience Working With EYFS/primary-aged Children
  • Experience/knowledge of differing needs and SEN
  • Patient, enthusiastic, and adaptable
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team
  • A commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment

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.

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Posted: July 14th, 2026