Teaching Assistant

Experienced Teaching Assistant – SEMH School (Full Time, January Start)
Location: Bournemouth

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference every single day? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated, supportive SEMH school in Bournemouth, working with secondary-aged pupils with autism who each have an EHCP.

We’re looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is ready to step into a full-time role from January. If you thrive in a nurturing, purposeful environment and love helping young people grow in confidence, independence, and emotional resilience, this could be the perfect fit!

✨ The Role:

• Supporting secondary-aged pupils with autism in a specialist SEMH setting

• Providing tailored, consistent support in line with individual EHCPs

• Creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment

• Collaborating closely with teaching staff, therapists, and wider support teams

• Encouraging pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development

✨ Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working in SEN/SEMH settings

• Confident supporting young people with autism

• Calm, patient, adaptable, and empathetic

• Able to build strong, positive relationships

• Committed to helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve their best

• Available full time from January

What We Offer:

• A warm, welcoming school community

• Ongoing training and professional development

• The chance to make a genuinely life-changing impact

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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