Join a Thriving Secondary School in Bournemouth – Teaching Assistant Opportunity Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in young people’s lives? We are proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Bournemouth, seeking a committed individual to join their specialist provision for students with additional needs. This is a full-time, permanent position starting on Monday 13th April, offering an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community. About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely within the school’s additional needs provision, supporting students who require tailored approaches to learning. You will play a key role in helping pupils access the curriculum, build confidence, and develop essential social and emotional skills. The role involves: Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning plans Supporting students with behavioural needs in a calm and structured manner Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff Promoting a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment About You We are looking for someone who is: Experienced working with young people, ideally in a secondary school setting Confident supporting students with behavioural needs Knowledgeable or experienced in supporting students with Autism (desirable) Patient, resilient, and empathetic A strong team player with excellent communication skills What’s on Offer A permanent, full-time position in a well-regarded secondary school A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development and training The chance to make a lasting impact on students’ lives If you are enthusiastic about supporting students with additional needs and are ready to take the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and let us help you find your perfect role in education. 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.