Are you kind, patient and ready to make a real difference?

We’re looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a School in Bournemouth. Our campus supports children and young people aged 3–19 with autism and other complex needs. We work in small, supportive teams to help each pupil learn, grow, and achieve their goals.

Your role will include:

Supporting students in the classroom and around the school

Helping children develop learning, communication and life skills

Working closely with teachers and therapists to meet individual needs

Encouraging independence and building confidence in our learners

Creating a safe, calm and positive environment every day

We’re looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children or young people

Is calm, caring and able to work as part of a team

Can communicate clearly and follow instructions

Is flexible and ready to learn new skills

Has experience or interest in working with children with autism (desirable)

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.

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