Placement Year Opportunity – SEN Support Assistant
Bournemouth
Looking for a placement that actually makes a difference?
At a local SEN School, you’ll gain real-world experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs while developing skills that will stand out in any future career.
Why This Placement?
You’ll be part of the team from day one — building relationships, supporting learning, and seeing the direct impact of your work every single day.
Whether you're considering a career in teaching, psychology, therapy, social work, or healthcare, this experience will give you invaluable insight and confidence.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting students with needs such as autism, learning difficulties, and communication challenges
Working one-to-one and in small groups to support learning and development
Helping deliver creative, personalised learning activities
Encouraging independence, confidence, and social skills
Being a positive role model and building meaningful connections with pupils
Who This Is For
We’re looking for students who are:
Currently studying (or about to undertake) a placement year
Interested in education, psychology, health & social care, or related fields
Compassionate, patient, and genuinely interested in supporting young people
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience that employers actually value
A deeper understanding of SEN and inclusive education
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
A rewarding experience you can genuinely talk about in interviews
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.
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