Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students across primary and secondary age ranges. This full-time position starts immediately and involves delivering lessons, supporting children with additional learning needs, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must have at least 6 months of relevant childcare experience and be confident working across various age groups.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Ongoing support and career development

Access to free online training and CPD courses

Opportunity to gain experience across multiple settings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months childcare experience supporting children with additional learning needs.
• Confident working with children aged 3 to 18.
• Able to drive due to school’s location.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and small group interventions under teacher direction.
• Support children with additional learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with children with additional needs

Adaptability

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start (Full Time)
Location: Bournemouth | Ages 3–18 | Primary & Secondary

About the Role

We are actively seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and well-resourced SEN school campus in Bournemouth.

This school offers an inspiring learning environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is a full time, immediate start position supporting pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges. The working hours are 8.45am to 3.30pm, although on some weekdays finish times may vary depending on school needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and small group interventions under teacher direction

• Support children with additional learning needs to engage positively

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff

• Promote independence, emotional regulation and confidence in the classroom

• Ensure a safe, structured and nurturing environment for all students

Requirements

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced – minimum of 6 months childcare experience, specifically supporting children with additional learning needs

• Confident working across a wide age range (3 to 18 years)

• Able to drive, due to the school’s location and limited public transport links

• Reliable, patient and adaptable, with excellent communication skills

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

As an educator with Teaching Personnel, you will receive:

• Weekly pay through our PAYE system – no costly umbrella deductions

• A dedicated consultant who provides ongoing support and career development

• Access to free online training, CPD courses and professional development

• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple educational settings

• A range of permanent and temporary opportunities to fit your long term goals

Apply Now

We are looking to appoint immediately, and interviews will be held as soon as suitable applicants are identified.

If the vacancy is filled early, this advert will close.

To be considered, please apply today and one of our team will contact you promptly.

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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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