SEN Teaching Assistant – Part-Time Position – Bournemouth Inspire and Support Learners with Additional Needs Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their potential? A welcoming and supportive secondary school in Bournemouth is currently seeking a dedicated part-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work with students aged 11 to 16 who have a range of special educational needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and social or emotional barriers to learning. A Supportive and Inclusive School Environment The school is known for its nurturing approach, placing student wellbeing at the heart of everything it does. With small class sizes, a skilled staff team, and a culture of care and respect, the school provides a calm, structured environment where every student is supported to thrive. Staff are committed to delivering tailored interventions and personalised learning strategies to ensure that all pupils have access to a meaningful and inclusive education. Your Role as a Teaching Assistant As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the academic, social and emotional development of students. Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals, you will help implement learning plans, encourage positive behaviours, and build trusting relationships that empower students to succeed. This is a part-time role with working hours from 8.30am to 4.00pm, giving you a great work-life balance while making a difference in young lives. Why Join Teaching Personnel Working as an educator through Teaching Personnel gives you access to expert guidance, ongoing training and development, and the flexibility to shape your career. You will benefit from weekly pay, a supportive consultant, and the opportunity to work in schools that match your values and ambitions. Whether you're experienced in SEN or looking to gain valuable experience in education, this is a fantastic chance to grow in a fulfilling role. If you’re ready to support, motivate and make a difference to young learners in Bournemouth, 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.