SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-established specialist campus in Bournemouth from April 2025.

About the Campus

This specialist campus provides tailored education for students aged 3 to 18 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). They delivers a comprehensive curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to Post-16 education, ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive.

The school fosters a calm and supportive environment, designed to meet the specific needs of its students. Facilities include quiet rooms, therapy suites, one-to-one speech and language rooms, immersive sensory spaces with adjustable lighting, interactive soft play areas, and secure outdoor breakout spaces.

The school operates from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Your Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing individualised support tailored to each student’s learning needs.
• Promoting emotional and social well-being within a safe and nurturing environment.
• Assisting teachers in creating inclusive learning experiences and tracking student progress.
• Encouraging student engagement through creative and adaptive teaching methods.
• Keeping accurate records of incidents, accidents, and safeguarding concerns.
• Working closely with specialists, such as speech and language therapists, to support student development.

What We’re Looking For

To excel in this role, you should:

• Have experience supporting children or adults with special needs.
• Be comfortable assisting with personal care, if required.
• Hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent).
• Be adaptable and flexible, able to support different learning styles.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and a caring nature.
• Possess strong communication and listening skills.
• Remain calm under pressure, ensuring students feel supported and secure.

Requirements

• An enhanced DBS check (as you will be working with children).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary rates
• Ongoing support and regular communication
• Access to our CPD Academy, offering a variety of training courses to boost your skills

If you don’t meet all the listed criteria, don’t let that put you off! If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply—we’d 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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