SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School SEND Provision Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bournemouth is seeking enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to join their specialist SEND Provision from September. This is a full-time opportunity to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a nurturing and well-resourced environment. The successful candidates will work closely with teachers, SEND professionals and pastoral staff to provide tailored support that enables pupils to thrive both academically and socially. The Role: Supporting pupils with ASC and SEMH needs within a specialist SEND Provision Delivering targeted interventions and personalised learning activities Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils Promoting emotional regulation, independence and engagement in learning Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and families Supporting pupils both within the provision and during integration opportunities across the school The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience working with children with SEND, particularly ASC and/or SEMH A calm, patient and resilient approach Strong communication and relationship-building skills The ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual needs A genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential Previous experience within a school, SEND provision or similar setting is desirable What the School Offers: A supportive and experienced leadership team Excellent training and professional development opportunities A well-resourced specialist provision A collaborative and welcoming staff team The opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils' educational journeys This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, support workers, graduates considering a career in education, or individuals looking to further develop their SEND experience within a highly supportive primary school setting. To apply or find out more, please get in touch today. 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>