SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Bournemouth and surrounding areas
Hours: 8:30am – 3:15pm, Monday to Friday (Term-time only)
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to start a new position in September, supporting children with special educational needs across a range of school settings in Bournemouth. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, adaptable, and passionate about helping every child reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with special educational needs
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
• Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Monitor and record student progress where required
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable)
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to different school environments
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

What We Offer

• A rewarding role making a real difference in children’s lives
• Opportunities to work across a variety of school settings
• Supportive and welcoming team environments
• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you’re ready to start a fulfilling role in September as an SEN Teaching Assistant, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our team and support students across 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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