Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Position (Immediate or January Start) Location: Bournemouth Hours: 9.30am to 4.30pm Age Group: 5–18 Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive educational setting. This is a full-time role with an immediate or January start, working with students aged 5–18 who have a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASD), Physical Disabilities (PD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). This role is ideal for someone who is patient, empathetic, and committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child can succeed. You will work closely with teachers and other staff to provide tailored support, helping students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Why This School? This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a school that offers: A beautiful, spacious campus set in a peaceful location A collaborative and friendly team environment where staff are valued and supported Modern facilities designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences A strong ethos focused on personal growth, wellbeing, and academic achievement Educators here are encouraged to innovate, share ideas, and develop professionally. It’s a place where your passion for supporting children will be recognised and celebrated. Your Responsibilities As a Teaching Assistant, your role will include: Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with ASD, PD, PMLD, and SLD Assisting teachers in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment Implementing strategies to encourage engagement and participation in lessons Supporting students in developing resilience, confidence, and independence Administering medication safely when required (training provided) Working collaboratively with colleagues and parents to ensure consistent support What We’re Looking For To be successful in this role, you will need: Minimum 6 months of childcare experience, ideally supporting children with SEN needs Experience administering medication or working in a hospital/medical setting is highly desirable A patient, empathetic, and positive approach to learning support Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel When you join Teaching Personnel, you’ll enjoy: Weekly pay through PAYE Access to free CPD courses and ongoing training opportunities A dedicated consultant to guide and support you throughout your placement Opportunities for career progression and long-term roles Discounts on educational resources and wellbeing support Why Choose Teaching Personnel? We are the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, trusted by thousands of schools and educators nationwide. Our mission is simple: to connect passionate teachers and support staff with roles where they can truly make a difference. With us, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities, personalised support, and professional development that helps you thrive. Apply Today If you are passionate about supporting young learners and meet the requirements above, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with Teaching Personnel and make a real impact in students’ lives. 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