Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – 2:1 Provision
Location: BH15, Poole
Pay: £20 per hour (PAYE)
Hours: Part-time, Mon-Fri (3 hours daily, 15 hours a week) Ability to request more work, should full-time vacancy be preferred
Timings: 12-3pm Monday to Friday
Contract: Flexible daytime hours
About the Role:
We are recruiting a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to work as part of a 2:1 high‑risk tutoring and mentoring provision supporting a Year 1 learner with significant SEMH, sensory and behavioural regulation needs.
The young person becomes easily dysregulated, displays impulsivity, high activity levels, and sensory‑seeking behaviours, requiring constant supervision and a calm, predictable environment. You will play a key role in helping them engage in structured activities, manage emotional intensity, and build positive learning experiences.
Benefits:
- Weekly PAYE pay & competitive hourly rates
- Accrued holiday pay & company pension
- Ongoing training & CPD opportunities
- Dedicated consultant support
- Flexible daytime hours & strong work-life balance
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Lead Teacher to deliver structured, engaging sessions
- Support emotional regulation using calm, consistent, relational approaches
- Implement movement‑based and sensory strategies throughout sessions
- Help maintain safety during periods of dysregulation or risk‑taking behaviour
- Encourage participation and reinforce positive interactions
- Complete risk assessments and provide feedback to the wider team
Who We’re Looking For:
- Experience with SEN, SEMH, or behaviour support (desirable but not essential)
- Calm, patient and confident in high‑risk or fast‑paced environments
- Strong teamwork, communication and consistency
- Willingness to learn and follow structured routines
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service & right to work in the UK
- 2 Years of experience working with Children and Young People
Why Join Sugarman Health & Wellbeing?
You’ll be part of a team committed to helping young people build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills through personalised education and support.
How to Apply:
Submit your most up-to-date CV. If shortlisted, our Recruitment Team will be in touch.
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, or disability.
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