SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £13.75 per hour
Start Date: Immediate / Flexible
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team as an SEN Teaching Assistant in a supportive SEN/PRU Primary School in Bournemouth.
About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with classroom teachers to provide tailored support for pupils aged 4–11 with a range of special educational needs and behavioural challenges. These may include ADHD, ADD, ASD, CD, MLD, OCD, ODD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and other behavioural needs. Your role will be vital in creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment where every child can thrive.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, ensuring every pupil is prepared for a safe, happy, and productive future. Staff are expected to share this commitment and uphold the highest standards of care and vigilance.
What We’re Looking For:
• Comfortable working in a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) environment
• Patient, resilient, and compassionate with a creative approach to supporting children
• Experience with SEN or mental health, either in education or other settings
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Skilled at de-escalating challenging situations calmly and safely
Working Hours and Benefits:
• Full-time, part time and flexible availability considered
• Monday-Friday
• Access to over 10 free SEN training courses through Teaching Personnel, plus additional discounted courses
• 12.07% holiday pay
• Term-time only
Why Join Us?
This is a fabulous opportunity to build a rewarding career in education. You will gain valuable experience, receive specialist training, and work in an environment where your contribution truly matters. If you’re ready to help children overcome challenges and achieve their full potential, apply today and start your journey as an SEN Teaching Assistant!
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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