Compassionate TA for SEND & Inclusion | Trauma-Informed

Dorset Council; Throop; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscliff Primary School in Bournemouth seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant, inclusive team. The role requires supporting children with learning and development needs, promoting wellbeing and encouraging positive relationships across home and school.

This fixed-term contract runs until 31 July 2027, with a strong possibility of extension. We value calm, patient, resilient individuals who can work with individuals, groups and whole classes within a trauma-informed framework.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Experience of supporting children with SEND and a range of learning and developmental needs.
• Strong understanding of inclusive practice.
• Calm, patient and resilient under pressure.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals, small groups and whole classes.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, wellbeing and personal development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Assist with behaviour regulation and calming strategies.
• Support planning, assessment and feedback with teaching staff.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND support

Inclusive practice

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Relationship building

Job description

Muscliff Primary School in Bournemouth seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant, inclusive team. The role requires supporting children with learning and development needs, promoting wellbeing and encouraging positive relationships across home and school.

This fixed-term contract runs until 31 July 2027, with a strong possibility of extension. We value calm, patient, resilient individuals who can work with individuals, groups and whole classes within a trauma-informed framework.