Job Description

Are you a qualified TA with experience of teaching and supporting key stages 1 and/or 2 including those with Special Educational Needs?



Do you have a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and experience of teaching pupils with ASC, NLD, ADHD, SEMH and other complex needs?



We are looking for two proactive, resourceful, and energetic SEMH SEN TAs to support children in key stages 1 and 2 across the curriculum.



You should be self-motivated with a creative approach to supporting teaching and learning. All support roles require individuals to have the skills to continuously improve the learning experience for our pupils. You should have experience of working with pupils with SEMH and other complex needs and understand what approaches work well and how building positive relationships are key.



A passion for inclusion and teaching and supporting pupils with SEMH (social, emotional, and mental health) challenges is essential.



These SEN Support Staff positions have been created to support the growth of the school and the needs of our pupils; it is a great opportunity to be part of a team providing the very best possible educational opportunities for our pupils within a nurturing and supportive setting.

Our

'Hive' Specialist Resource Provision

The Hive SRP

[Wyke Inclusion Hub] opened in September 2024 to provide education for pupils aged 5 to 11 with SEMH and associated difficulties in accessing a mainstream classroom successfully. Some [but not all] pupils on roll have an EHCP and

The Hive

team use a therapeutic approach to support pupils with their individual needs and difficulties. Everything

The Hive

does is based on the formation and maintenance of positive relationships in order to build the skills and resilience needed to access mainstream classrooms back in the child's 'home school'.



As an SEN TA, you will work in an immensely rewarding, although sometimes challenging environment, contributing to supporting the development of social and emotional knowledge and skills; as well as facilitating smooth transitions into and access of the relevant curriculum. To truly meet their broader holistic potential and help pupils to be more connected, inclusive, and compassionate within mainstream classrooms is a key aim of

The Hive

. Your contribution to the success of individual pathways will therefore be an important part of this role; working within a teacher led provision.



All staff in

The Hive

are part of our Federation team and through our core values of compassion, perseverance and respect will be highly flexible in their approach ensuring progression is central to all learning experiences whilst giving our pupils the confidence and resilience to grow as they progress. We believe passionately in supporting and nurturing our pupils as well as aspiring to provide them with outstanding and creative learning opportunities.



If you are seeking to be at the forefront of SEMH provision in Dorset and have a desire to create an individualised approach to learning as an SEN TA, please complete the application process.




If you would like more information about

The Hive

before applying, then please arrange an appointment with Mr D Kirwin our Hub manager.

What The Hive [Wyke Inclusion Hub] can offer you:

The chance to make a huge impact on our children's learning and life journey

A workplace set in fantastic grounds

A team of skilled and passionate staff led by a teacher

Continuous professional development and training

Newly designed area of the school building incorporating teaching spaces, dedicated outdoor areas, breakout and sensory rooms

Highly supportive leadership team and Federation colleagues

A Hub manager who will support the day to day running of the provision Class sizes up to a maximum of 14 pupils

* The opportunity to play an integral part at the next phase of the Federation's unique journey