SEN Teaching Assistant

Calling All University Students in Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch!

Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant Roles

Are you currently studying at university and looking for meaningful, flexible work that fits around your academic commitments?

Do you have a passion for education and supporting young people?

Teaching Personnel is offering exciting part-time opportunities for university students to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in local primary and secondary schools across Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch.

Shape Young Lives While Gaining Valuable Experience

Our partner schools provide nurturing and inclusive environments, where every child is valued and supported.

They cater to a wide range of special educational needs (SEN), offering you a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives.

Whether working in classrooms with children who have autism, learning difficulties, or social, emotional and mental health needs, your support will be impactful and appreciated.

Flexible Work That Fits Around You

We understand that balancing university and work can be challenging, which is why our roles are designed with flexibility in mind.

• Choose between primary and secondary school placements

• Work part-time, with opportunities to take on full-time hours during holidays or free academic periods

• Shifts typically run for 6 to 6.5 hours per day, during weekdays

• We tailor your schedule to match your university timetable

• You’ll be paid hourly – ensuring you are fairly compensated for every hour you work

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Working as an educator through Teaching Personnel offers a range of benefits – especially for students:

• Gain hands-on classroom experience while you study

• Build a strong CV in preparation for a future in education, psychology, or youth work

• Access our Future Teachers Programme – ideal for those interested in becoming qualified teachers after graduation

• Weekly pay and flexible working arrangements

• Your own dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement

• Free training and CPD opportunities tailored to SEN education

Make a Difference Today

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to help shape young lives, gain meaningful experience, and explore a potential future career in education.

If you’re a university student in Bournemouth, Poole, or Christchurch looking for flexible, rewarding work that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making an impact in our local schools!

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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