Sen Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you have the patience, resilience and compassion to make a real difference every day?

We are currently recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils within specialist educational settings in Bournemouth. These roles involve working with children and young people with severe and complex Special Educational Needs (SEN).

The Needs You May Support Include:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Challenging behaviour
• ADHD and sensory processing difficulties
• Non-verbal communication needs
• Personal care and mobility support requirements

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be calm, patient and emotionally resilient
• Have experience working with children or adults with special educational needs
• Be confident supporting challenging behaviours positively and safely
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be adaptable and proactive in a classroom environment
• Show empathy, consistency and a nurturing approach
• Be willing to support personal care where required

In Return We Offer:

• Supportive school environments
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
• Rewarding work where no two days are the same
• The opportunity to genuinely change young lives

If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to build a rewarding career supporting young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

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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