SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

📍 Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
📅 Start Date: ASAP
💼 Contract Type: Full-time, Part Time, Day-to-Day
💷 Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day

TimePlan Education is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support a range of primary schools. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced support staff who are passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within supportive and inclusive school environments.

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
• Support students in accessing the curriculum and engaging positively in classroom activities
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and tailored learning strategies
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and independence within the classroom and wider school environment
• Adapt learning resources and activities to meet individual student needs
• Monitor and record student progress, providing regular feedback to teaching staff and parents where appropriate
• Build positive relationships with students, encouraging confidence, communication, and social development
• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs in a school or care setting
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting pupils with additional needs

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Understanding of SEN strategies and behaviour management techniques
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to different school environments and student needs

A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing

Why Join Through TimePlan Education?

• Competitive pay, in line with MPS/UPS pay scales
• A personal consultant dedicated to supporting your career
• Opportunities for ongoing CPD and professional growth
• Option of temp-to-perm placement depending on performance and school needs

🌟 Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking school community in a beautiful coastal area.

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact us on (phone number removed) to find out more!

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.