Teaching Assistant - All Through School SEN & Complex Needs

Prospero Teaching

Teaching Assistant - All‑Through School SEN & Complex Needs

Prospero Teaching is seeking a calm, patient and committed Teaching Assistant to join an all‑through specialist SEN school in Bournemouth, supporting pupils from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5. The school caters for children and young people with a comprehensive range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Autism, SEMH, communication differences, sensory needs, learning difficulties and barriers to engaging with learning.

This is a full‑time, temp‑to‑perm opportunity for someone passionate about supporting neurodivergent pupils in a structured, therapeutic and child‑centred environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting pupils throughout the school day with consistency, predictability and emotional safety
  • Working within class groups or providing 1:1 support depending on individual needs
  • Supporting communication, emotional regulation and sensory processing
  • Encouraging independence, confidence and positive routines
  • Using calm, clear and predictable communication to build trusting relationships
  • Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the multidisciplinary team
  • Being flexible across KS1-KS5 to meet the needs of the all‑through provision

Contract Details

  • Location: Bournemouth
  • Position: Teaching Assistant - All‑Through SEN & Complex Needs
  • Start Date: ASAP or September 2026
  • Contract Type: Full‑time, Temp to Perm

Working Hours

  • Monday-Friday: 09:00-15:30

Pay Rate (Temp): From £14.25 per hour

Requirements

Applications will only be considered if the following criteria are met:

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
  • GCSE Maths & English (Grade C / Level 4 or above) - evidence required
  • Experience supporting SEN is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer

  • Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour support and de‑escalation
  • Access to our specialist Training & Development Team
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
  • A structured, supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth

Next Steps

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered, please send an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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