Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant – BH8 Location: BH8, Bournemouth Position: Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant Start Date: ASAP / January 2026 Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for making a real difference? I’m currently working with a lovely, welcoming primary school in the BH8 area that is seeking a dedicated and compassionate TA to support a non-verbal child on a 1:1 basis, full time. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, nurturing and truly committed to supporting a child’s learning, communication and emotional development within a mainstream school setting. The Role: Providing 1:1 support to a non-verbal child throughout the school day Supporting communication using strategies such as PECS, visual aids or Makaton (experience desirable) Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals Helping to create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment Supporting both learning and emotional regulation The Ideal Candidate: Has previous experience working with SEN, particularly non-verbal children Is patient, calm, reliable and caring Confident in supporting communication needs and behaviour regulation Able to commit to a full-time, long-term position Passionate about helping children reach their full potential ✨ What’s on Offer: A full-time, stable role in a supportive school The chance to make a genuine impact in a child’s education Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Competitive rates of pay If you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a meaningful full-time role in BH8, I’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more! 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.