Paid TA Work for BU Students

Calling All Bournemouth Uni Students!

Paid Teaching Assistant Roles – Flexible Around Your Studies

Are you starting or currently studying at Bournemouth University and looking for rewarding, paid work that fits around your timetable?

We’re hiring flexible Teaching Assistants to support young people in specialist educational settings across Dorset – including local Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provisions, and SEN schools.

What’s the Job?

• Support students aged 5–19 with emotional, behavioural or learning needs

• Assist with lessons, activities, mentoring and classroom engagement

• Work 1:1 or in small groups alongside experienced staff

• Build valuable hands-on experience in education, psychology or youth work

Who We’re Looking For

You're a BU student who:

• Is studying a relevant degree, such as:

  • Education

  • Psychology

  • Social Work

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

  • Criminology

  • Nursing or Allied Health

• Is empathetic, patient, and eager to make a difference

• Can commit to flexible hours during term-time

• Has some prior experience (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, youth work)—but this is not essential

What You’ll Get

• Hourly pay (above minimum wage, depending on experience)

• Flexible scheduling to fit around your lectures and deadlines

• Real-life experience that enhances your CV and future career prospects

• The chance to genuinely inspire and support vulnerable young people

• Ongoing training, support and references

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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