At a Glance
- Tasks: Support neurodivergent pupils in a structured, therapeutic environment.
- Company: Join a specialist SEN school in Bournemouth with a caring culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, and ongoing support for your professional growth.
- Other info: Full-time role with flexible hours and a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths & English required; experience with SEN is a plus.
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
- Location: Bournemouth
- Position: Teaching Assistant - All-Through SEN & Complex Needs
- Start Date: ASAP or September 2026
- Contract Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
- Monday-Friday: 09:00-15:30
- From £14.25 per hour
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
- 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
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.
Teaching Assistant - All Through School SEN & Complex Needs in Bournemouth employer: Prospero Teaching
Prospero Teaching is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for Teaching Assistants dedicated to making a difference in the lives of neurodivergent pupils. Located in Bournemouth, the school provides extensive professional development opportunities, including free accredited CPD and ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant, ensuring that employees can grow and thrive in their roles while contributing to a child-centred, therapeutic educational setting.
