Inspiring Teaching Assistant Role Hours: 9am – 3.30pm | Monday to Friday Age Group: 5 to 11 years Support Pupils with Diverse Needs in a Warm and Inclusive Setting Are you a patient, passionate, and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives? A highly respected specialist school in Bournemouth is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5 to 11. This welcoming and well-resourced school is celebrated for its commitment to inclusive education and creative, child-centred learning. The school caters to a diverse group of learners with a wide range of special educational needs, including autism (ASD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), physical disabilities (PD), and complex needs. Many pupils present with a mix of SEN and autism, requiring tailored support, consistency, and a compassionate approach throughout the school day. In your role as Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teaching staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. Whether you're helping with learning activities, offering one-to-one support, or assisting with personal development and emotional regulation, your presence will play a vital part in creating a safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment. A Rewarding Career Path with Teaching Personnel By joining Teaching Personnel, you’ll benefit from full-time work with weekly pay via PAYE and a personal consultant who offers tailored guidance and support. You’ll also have access to high-quality training through our CPD Academy, including specialist courses in autism awareness and supporting pupils with complex needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced teaching assistants and those looking to begin their journey in SEN education. Apply Today If you’re ready to support pupils with a wide range of needs and be part of a team that truly values every child’s individuality, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and begin a fulfilling role with Teaching Personnel in one of Bournemouth’s most supportive specialist schools. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.