Teaching Assistant

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a compassionate and resilient Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist educational setting in Bournemouth. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children with additional and complex learning needs achieve their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with students who may have autism, speech and language difficulties, sensory needs, physical disabilities, or social and emotional challenges. You will play a key role in supporting both learning and personal development throughout the school day.

• Provide tailored support to pupils with complex needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assist with personalised learning plans and therapeutic strategies
• Support communication, emotional regulation, and independence skills
• Help create a calm, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and support staff
• Support pupils with personal care where required

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs is desirable
• A patient, understanding, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations

• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A highly rewarding role making a real impact on young lives
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bournemouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £80.00 and £90.00 Per Hour

Published at

14-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English