SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time
Location: Bournemouth (BH7)
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Full-time, term-time
Pay: £350–£550 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)

Teaching Personnel, the UK’s market-leading education recruitment agency, is working in partnership with one of our lovely mainstream primary schools in Bournemouth (BH7) to recruit a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting April 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and making a meaningful difference in a child’s educational journey.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 support to a pupil with Special Educational Needs

• Supporting learning, engagement and emotional regulation throughout the school day

• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised support strategies

• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour

• Supporting the pupil’s academic, social and emotional development

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting children with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH or learning difficulties)

• Be patient, nurturing and resilient

• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Have a proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning

• Be committed to a long-term, full-time role

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive weekly pay of £350–£550, paid weekly

• A supportive, inclusive mainstream school environment

• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

• Access to CPD and safeguarding training

• Opportunity for a long-term placement

If you’re a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a fulfilling 1:1 role in Bournemouth from April 2026, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your SEN career.

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.
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