Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential?
We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a specialist post-16 education setting in the Bournemouth area, supporting young people aged 16-25 with a range of additional needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young adults as they develop their independence, confidence, and preparation for adulthood.
About the Role
You will work closely with students who may have:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Moderate to severe learning difficulties
- Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
- Communication and interaction difficulties
- Sensory processing needs
- Anxiety and challenges with emotional regulation
- Behaviours that may challenge
As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide both educational and pastoral support, helping students access learning, develop life skills, build positive relationships, and prepare for future employment and independent living.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will be:
- Patient, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure
- Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
- Confident building positive and trusting relationships
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and able to respond to changing situations
- A positive team player who can work collaboratively with teaching staff and therapists
- Comfortable supporting students with personal care if required
- Committed to promoting independence and developing life skills
Experience in any of the following will be considered:
- Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Autism support
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health support
- Youth work
- Residential care for young people of a similar age
- Behaviour support
- Further Education or post-16 settings
If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people, 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.
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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