Teaching Assistants Needed – SEN Schools Across Bournemouth Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to support pupils with special educational needs? We want to hear from you! Location: SEN Schools Across Bournemouth Positions: Full-time & Part-time roles available Contract Type: Temporary & Permanent Opportunities We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join a number of vibrant and supportive SEN schools in the Bournemouth area. These roles offer the chance to work one-to-one and in small groups, supporting children with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and complex learning needs. What You’ll Be Doing: Supporting children in the classroom to access learning Assisting the class teacher with daily activities and lesson delivery Helping to manage behaviour in a positive and supportive manner Providing emotional support and building strong, trusting relationships Adapting resources and activities to meet individual needs What We’re Looking For: Experience working with children or young people (experience with SEN preferred but not essential) A calm, resilient, and patient nature Strong communication and teamwork skills A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are a bonus What We Offer: Competitive pay rates Ongoing training and development opportunities Supportive and welcoming school environments Opportunities to work in a variety of SEN settings A chance to make a real and lasting impact Whether you're experienced or just starting out in education, we provide the support and training you need to thrive in this rewarding role. 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.