SEN Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference in Bournemouth
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £13.75 per hour
Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable
Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you want a rewarding role where every day you make a positive impact?
If so, this SEN Teaching Assistant position could be the perfect next step in your career!
About the Role
Join a highly supportive SEN/PRU Secondary School in Bournemouth, working with students aged 11–16 who have a range of special educational needs and behavioural challenges, including ADHD, ASD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and more.
You’ll work closely with teachers to create a safe, engaging learning environment, helping students overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. With small class sizes and modern facilities in Science, IT, Cookery, Art, and Health & Fitness, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong, meaningful relationships with learners!
This school is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted and is committed to preparing pupils for a happy, productive adult life. If you share their dedication to safeguarding and empowering young people, we want to hear from you!
What We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting children with SEN(D) in education or care settings
- Patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff
- Understanding of positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
- Comfortable working in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) environment
Why Join Us?
- Flexible options: Full-time, part-time, and term-time only
- Hours:
- Mon & Tue: 08:30 – 16:00
- Wed & Thu: 08:30 – 15:15
- Fri: 08:30 – 15:00
- Free SEN training courses (10+ available) plus discounted CPD opportunities
- Holiday pay
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply today and start making an impact as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Bournemouth!
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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