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Looking for a Special Education Needs TA (SEN TA) in Bournemouth!
Job Title: Special Education Needs TA (SEN TA)
Location: Bournemouth
Pay Rate: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school team in Bournemouth committed to creating an inclusive learning environment.
About the School: The outstanding Ofsted-rated primary school provides an inclusive and supportive learning environment for children aged 3 to 11, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). With a broad and engaging curriculum, the school encourages academic, creative, social, and emotional growth, fostering resilience, perseverance, and a love of learning. The school values every child and creates a safe, nurturing space where students are empowered to take responsibility for their education and reach their full potential. Guided by the core values, the school promotes respect, equality, and close collaboration with families and external professionals. Committed to safeguarding, preventing bullying, and celebrating diversity, the school ensures that all students, regardless of background, thrive and develop key life skills. The school prepares children not only for academic success but also to face life with confidence, compassion, and a sense of possibility.
About the Role: As a Special Education Needs TA (SEN TA), you will play a key role in supporting students with diverse needs, helping them achieve their academic, social, and emotional goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring to pupils with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH, supporting their academic progress, emotional well-being, and social development.
- Assist in delivering personalised learning activities both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging engagement through practical, sensory, and real-world experiences.
- Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and self-confidence by modelling strategies and supporting pupils in managing challenges effectively.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to adapt learning plans, ensuring consistency and tailored support for each child’s individual needs.
- Encourage participation in physical education, outdoor learning, and life-skills activities to support holistic development and well-being.
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs in a school or educational setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and inclusive teaching practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with pupils, teachers, and families.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience, with the ability to adapt approaches to meet individual learning and emotional needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while supporting pupils’ independence, confidence, and personal development.
If you are a dedicated and experienced Special Education Needs TA (SEN TA) looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity in Bournemouth, please submit your CV now to be considered!
To work with GSL Education as a Special Education Needs TA (SEN TA), you need:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Special Education Needs TA (SEN TA)’ role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.