SEN Teaching Assistant - Bournemouth

senploy; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEN school in Bournemouth is looking for dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistants to support children with complex needs. The role includes providing one-to-one support and collaborating with teachers to create an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates should have experience with SEN and a calm approach. Flexible working options and opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (preferred).
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex needs, including autism and physical disabilities.
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support.

Skills

Experience with children with SEN

Calm and patient approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Special Needs Teaching Assistants - SEN School, Bournemouth

Are you passionate about supporting children with complex needs? A specialist SEN school in Bournemouth is seeking dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join their team across a range of flexible roles.

Location: Bournemouth

Working Hours: 09:00am - 15:30pm

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Types Available:

• Ad-Hoc (flexible daily cover)
• Short-Term
• Long-Term
• Permanent

Responsibilities

• You will be supporting pupils with a variety of complex needs, including autism, physical disabilities, and severe learning difficulties.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment tailored to each pupil's individual needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs (where required).
• Support communication and sensory development.
• Promote independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with staff and families to support pupil progress.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (preferred).
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different needs.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Flexible working options to suit your availability.
• Supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.