Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a caring and proactive Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with a range of additional needs in a well-established education setting in Bournemouth.

This is a full-time role with an immediate start, working with pupils aged 5 to 18 across both primary and secondary phases. Working hours are 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

You will be joining a welcoming and highly supportive school environment that is widely recognised for its inclusive ethos and commitment to pupil wellbeing.

The setting offers excellent facilities, structured routines and a calm, nurturing atmosphere where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Staff work collaboratively and are supported by experienced leadership who value professional development.

Student Needs

Pupils are supported with a variety of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASD)

• Physical Disabilities (PD)

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

Your Role

• Supporting pupils in class, on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

• Assisting with personal care and physical support where required

• Encouraging engagement, communication and independence

• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

• Working closely with teachers and specialist staff

Experience Required

• A minimum of 6 months childcare experience, particularly supporting children or young people with SEN needs

• A patient, adaptable and compassionate approach

• Confidence supporting pupils with complex and physical needs

Why Work with Teaching Personnel

• Competitive weekly pay

• A dedicated SEN consultant providing ongoing support

• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

• Support from a trusted, UK-leading education recruitment agency

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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