Senior Teaching Assistant

A well-regarded mainstream secondary school in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team from September 2025. This is a full-time role during term time, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of young people.

Working closely with teaching staff, the Senior Teaching Assistant will play a vital role in supporting students’ academic and personal development, while also contributing to the wider school community through leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

The Role:

• Supporting students with a range of abilities, including those with additional learning needs or EHCPs.

• Leading small group interventions and assisting with in-class support across key stages.

• Providing guidance and support to less experienced TAs and helping to coordinate their day-to-day duties.

• Assisting with planning and delivering tailored support programmes, under the direction of the SENCO or classroom teachers.

• Contributing to the monitoring and recording of student progress.

• Playing a key role in creating an inclusive, engaging, and safe learning environment.

The School Offers:

• A positive and inclusive working environment with strong staff collaboration.

• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.

• Supportive leadership who value staff input and wellbeing.

• A commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school setting (essential).

• A proven track record of working with students with additional needs.

• The confidence and ability to lead interventions and mentor other support staff.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive, flexible, and professional approach to supporting students and staff.

• A relevant Level 3 qualification (desirable but not essential depending on experience).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is ready to take the next step in their career and play a more senior role within a thriving secondary school.

To express interest in this position or to find out more, please get in touch today.

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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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