SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School SEND Provision
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
The role: A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bournemouth is seeking enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to join the specialist SEND Provision from September 2026. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, SEND professionals, pastoral staff and families to provide tailored support that enables pupils to thrive academically and socially.
Responsibilities
* Support pupils with ASC and SEMH needs within the specialist SEND Provision
* Deliver targeted interventions and personalised learning activities
* Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
* Promote emotional regulation, independence and engagement in learning
* Collaborate with teaching staff, therapists and families
* Support pupils in the provision and during integration across the school
Qualifications and experience
* Experience working with children with SEND, particularly ASC and/or SEMH
* A calm, patient and resilient approach
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual needs
* Passion for helping children achieve their full potential
* Previous experience within a school, SEND provision or similar setting desirable
Benefits
* A supportive and experienced leadership team
* Excellent training and professional development opportunities
* Well-resourced specialist provision
* Collaborative and welcoming staff team
* Opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils’ educational journeys
Equal Opportunities
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.
Safeguarding and Compliance
The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS or an up-to-date DBS will be required in line with DfE guidelines. If the role involves working with children or vulnerable adults, the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Additional information
This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
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