Teaching Assistant - All Through School SEN & Complex Needs

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

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

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

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• Monday-Friday: 09:00-15:30
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Pay Rate (Temp): From £14.25 per hour

Requirements

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

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

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