SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Bournemouth is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support students with special educational needs. This full-time role involves providing tailored assistance, promoting independence, and collaborating with teachers and external agencies in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Personalised career guidance

Professional development opportunities

Supportive professional network

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN preferred.
• Understanding of autism, speech & language delay, or SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist in delivering differentiated lessons.
• Help implement and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Collaboration

Education

CACHE Level 2/3

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

Do you have the patience, empathy, and resilience to support children with special educational needs in achieving their goals?

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact within a supportive school environment? If so, GSL Education are inviting applications for a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a specialist educational setting in Bournemouth. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students who have a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social-emotional or behavioural challenges.

About the School

The School offers a warm, inclusive setting where students with moderate to severe learning difficulties are celebrated for who they are. The school’s integrated approach, combining academic learning with therapeutic support, ensures that each child receives a bespoke education that fosters confidence, independence, and growth. From early years to post-16, students are encouraged to achieve their fullest potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated lessons tailored to students’ abilities.
• Promote independence, confidence, and emotional well-being in pupils.
• Help implement and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Encourage positive behaviour and support the development of social skills.
• Liaise with SENCOs, therapists, and external agencies as needed.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety protocols are always followed.

Requirements that GSL Education looking for:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in a school, care, or residential setting is preferred.
• A caring, patient, and flexible approach to working with pupils who require extra support.
• Understanding of conditions such as autism, speech & language delay, or SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Relevant qualifications or training (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach) are advantageous but not essential.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

Why Choose GSL Education?:

• Competitive hourly pay based on your experience.
• Dedicated consultants offering personalised career guidance.
• Access to continued professional development opportunities.
• A supportive network of professionals who value your contribution.

If you're driven to make a real difference and want to work in a nurturing and rewarding educational environment, apply now to become a SEN Teaching Assistant in Bournemouth with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.