SEND Support Teaching Assistant – Term Time

Dorset Council; Talbot Village; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset Council in Bournemouth is hiring Teaching Assistants on a fixed-term basis for the Spring and Summer terms. Roles involve class-based support for EYFS/KS1/KS2 and significant SEND support, with supervision at lunchtimes.

The posts run Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, 8:30am–3:00pm, term-time only, with 4 January to 31 July 2026. Candidates should be energetic, team-oriented and committed to inclusion; training on the job is provided.

Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusion and working with children.
• Ability to work in a team and show energy and resilience.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks and DBS guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide class-based learning support for children in EYFS/KS1/KS2.
• Support children with SEND as detailed on EHC Plans.
• Supervise lunchtime and participate in a caring school community.

Job description

Dorset Council in Bournemouth is hiring Teaching Assistants on a fixed-term basis for the Spring and Summer terms. Roles involve class-based support for EYFS/KS1/KS2 and significant SEND support, with supervision at lunchtimes.

The posts run Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, 8:30am–3:00pm, term-time only, with 4 January to 31 July 2026. Candidates should be energetic, team-oriented and committed to inclusion; training on the job is provided.