Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant – Bournemouth, Dorset Start Date: May 2026 Pay: £95–£100 per day Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next full-time role in a supportive primary setting? We are seeking a skilled and compassionate SEND TA to join a small, well-established specialist provision in Bournemouth from May 2026. This role is ideally suited to candidates with strong experience supporting pupils with Speech & Language (S&L) difficulties and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), including non-verbal pupils. You will be working within a dedicated primary provision supporting a small group of 6–8 pupils. Alongside an experienced HLTA and class teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering personalised learning and maintaining a structured, inclusive and nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities: • Support the planning and delivery of tailored learning activities • Implement effective strategies for pupils with S&L needs and ASC • Use communication tools such as PECS and Makaton (highly desirable) • Monitor and record pupil progress, contributing to review meetings • Provide consistent emotional and pastoral support • Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs • Work collaboratively with teaching staff and SEND professionals • Uphold safeguarding and promote pupil wellbeing at all times Requirements: • Proven experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant • Strong understanding of ASC and Speech & Language needs • Experience supporting non-verbal pupils • Knowledge of PECS and/or Makaton (desirable) • Calm, patient and adaptable approach • Good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice • Relevant TA qualification (desirable) • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain What’s on Offer: • £95–£100 per day • Full-time, stable role starting May 2026 • Supportive and inclusive school environment • Opportunity to work within a small, specialist provision • Ongoing professional development opportunities If you are an experienced SEND TA ready to make a meaningful difference within a dedicated specialist provision, we would love to hear from you. £95–£100 per day | Full-Time | May 2026 Start INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Alex Holt on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6001.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Alex Holt&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6001</strong></strong>