SEMH Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing and inclusive specialist school in Bournemouth. This full-time role offers the chance to support children and young people aged 5 to 18 with a range of complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Physical Disabilities (PD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). About the Role and the School This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 4.30pm, with an immediate start available. As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and therapists to provide emotional, behavioural, and academic support. You will play a key role in helping students develop social skills, manage emotions, and build confidence, ensuring they are equipped to thrive in and beyond the classroom. The school is widely recognised for its inclusive ethos, compassionate staff, and commitment to providing an exceptional standard of care and education for pupils with additional needs. It offers a positive and structured environment where students are encouraged to explore their strengths and overcome barriers to learning. With excellent facilities, a dedicated support team, and a strong focus on wellbeing, the school provides an inspiring place for both staff and students to flourish. Requirements We are looking for an empathetic, patient, and proactive individual with a genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential. To be considered for this role, you must have: • A minimum of 6 months’ childcare experience • Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly SEMH, ASD, PD, PMLD, or SLD • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • A calm, flexible, and nurturing approach to classroom support Why Work with Teaching Personnel? When you join us, you will benefit from: • Access to ongoing professional development and accredited training courses • Guidance and support from a dedicated recruitment consultant • Competitive weekly pay and rewarding long-term placements • The opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of children every day If you are passionate about helping young learners build resilience and achieve success in a supportive, inclusive environment, apply today to join this exceptional school community in Bournemouth. 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.