SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary SEND Provision Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Start Date: September 2026 Pay: £93–£100 per day Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking to join a welcoming and supportive primary school this September? Axcis Education is recruiting on behalf of a fantastic mainstream primary school in Bournemouth with a well-established specialist SEND provision. The school is known for its nurturing ethos, excellent leadership and collaborative staff team, making it a fantastic environment for experienced SEND professionals to thrive. This rewarding full-time role involves supporting a small class of 6–8 pupils with a range of additional needs, primarily Speech & Language (S&L) difficulties and ASC, including non-verbal pupils. Working alongside an experienced Primary Teacher and HLTA, you will help deliver tailored learning and provide the consistency and encouragement pupils need to achieve their full potential. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils with ASC and S&L needs within a small, structured classroom environment. Deliver personalised learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher and HLTA. Use communication strategies such as PECS and Makaton to support non-verbal pupils (training available where required). Encourage positive communication, independence and social development. Adapt learning resources to meet individual EHCP outcomes. Monitor pupil progress and contribute to reviews and planning meetings. Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues. Help create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment. Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and development throughout the school day. About You We are looking for someone who: Has previous experience supporting children with SEND, particularly ASC and Speech & Language needs. Has experience working with non-verbal pupils or using communication aids such as PECS or Makaton (desirable but not essential). Is patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with children. Has excellent communication and teamwork skills. Understands the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive classroom strategies. Holds a relevant TA qualification or has equivalent school-based experience. Has an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one. What the School Offers A genuinely supportive and welcoming school community. A well-resourced specialist SEND provision with small class sizes. Ongoing training and CPD opportunities, including specialist SEND development. A collaborative leadership team committed to staff wellbeing. The opportunity to make a lasting difference to children's lives every day. Pay: £93–£100 per day, depending on experience. If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children with additional needs succeed, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this rewarding September opportunity. Axcis Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. 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>