Primary SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Wareham, Dorset Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday Pay: £89 – £95 per day Start Date: January 2026 Do you want to inspire and support young learners every day? A welcoming mainstream primary school in Wareham is looking for a motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their KS2 team. You’ll provide focused 1:1 support, build confidence, and help pupils achieve their best every day. What You’ll Do • Deliver tailored 1:1 SEN support – Work closely with individual pupils to meet their unique learning needs, adapting teaching methods to suit different abilities and learning styles • Adapt learning plans alongside the class teacher – Collaborate with the class teacher to modify lessons, activities, and interventions so every pupil can succeed • Create a calm, positive, and engaging learning environment – Foster a safe and encouraging atmosphere where pupils feel supported and motivated to learn • Support communication, learning, and behaviour – Help pupils develop key communication and social skills while providing strategies to manage behaviour effectively • Encourage social skills and participation – Promote inclusion, teamwork, and confidence by engaging pupils in group activities and collaborative projects • Track pupil progress clearly and accurately – Maintain detailed records of achievements, challenges, and ongoing development to inform planning and reporting • Use behaviour-management strategies confidently – Implement positive reinforcement and structured approaches to support pupil well-being and classroom harmony • Prepare and adapt resources to meet individual needs – Create or modify learning materials and visual aids to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum successfully What We’re Looking For • Experience supporting children – Previous classroom or 1:1 experience is essential, with SEN experience highly desirable • Understanding of a range of SEN and how they affect learning – Knowledge of specific conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and how these can impact learning and social development • Strong communication and relationship-building skills – Ability to work collaboratively with pupils, teachers, parents, and external professionals • Patience, empathy, and resilience – A calm and compassionate approach that can adapt to challenging situations and varying pupil needs • A proactive, flexible team player – Willingness to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute positively to the school team • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) – Essential for safeguarding and working closely with children Why This Role? This is a long-term opportunity in a warm, caring school where you’ll genuinely change young lives. You’ll benefit from supportive colleagues, a nurturing environment, and clear pathways for professional development. This role gives you the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children every day. INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sarah Guest on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sarah Guest&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010</strong></strong>