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

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed