SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities

Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful role supporting children and young people with special educational needs?

Do you have the passion and dedication to help pupils with complex needs thrive in an inclusive, caring environment?

We are offering exciting opportunities to join several exceptional schools across Bournemouth, working with students aged 3 to 19 in both full-time and part-time roles, starting in September 2025, with potential for an earlier start.

Inspire and Support in Outstanding SEN Settings

Our partner schools in Bournemouth are renowned for their nurturing ethos, dedicated teams, and innovative approaches to special education.

Each school provides an environment where students with a wide range of needs—including autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), sensory impairments, and physical or medical needs—are supported to succeed.

Whether you're working with early years pupils just beginning their educational journey or preparing older learners for life beyond the classroom, you’ll play a vital part in helping them grow in confidence, independence, and communication.

About the Role

• Start date: September 2025 (with opportunities for earlier starts)

• Full-time and part-time roles available

• Monday to Friday, typically 8.30am to 4.00pm

• Age range: 3 to 19 years

• Work under the guidance of experienced SEN teachers to deliver tailored support

• Assist in personal care, therapy sessions, and structured learning activities

• Create a positive, inclusive environment that meets each learner’s needs

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

As a trusted education provider, Teaching Personnel offers you:

• Flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle and availability

• Hourly pay to ensure fair compensation for every hour worked

• Weekly pay through our PAYE system

• Ongoing support from a dedicated personal consultant

• Free access to CPD training tailored to SEN education

• Opportunities to progress into teaching or therapy careers through our Future Teacher Programme

• The chance to make a real, lasting impact on young lives every day

Apply Now

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be a part of something truly meaningful.

Join us in shaping the future for pupils who need patience, care, and belief. These vacancies may be filled ahead of the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Let your journey in SEN education begin here.

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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.
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