A vibrant and inclusive specialist school in Bournemouth is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated team. The school supports children and young people with a wide range of learning difficulties and complex needs, providing a nurturing and positive learning environment.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with diverse needs, helping them engage in learning, build independence, and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to deliver high-quality support tailored to each pupil.
Essential Experience
Applicants must have one of the following:
* Care work experience
* Experience supporting children or young people with medical needs (this may include personal care, supporting medical routines, understanding complex needs, or experience within care, SEN, or health‑related settings.)
We Are Looking For Someone Who
* Is patient, empathetic, and passionate about inclusive education
* Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
* Is calm, adaptable, and able to respond to changing needs
* Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Is willing to assist with personal care and medical routines where required
* Shows initiative, resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility
What We Offer
* A supportive and collaborative staff team
* Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
* A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference every day
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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