SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEMH / ASC / ADHD Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Start Date: October 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only Pay: £90–£100 per day, dependent on experience Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant | SEMH & Behaviour Support | Bournemouth A highly regarded secondary SEND school in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced, resilient and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from October 2026. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with SEMH, ASC, ADHD and associated behavioural and learning needs within a specialist secondary setting. The school provides a nurturing and structured environment with small class sizes of up to 10 pupils, allowing staff to build strong relationships and provide consistent, individualised support. Many pupils have experienced barriers to mainstream education, so the school places a strong emphasis on emotional regulation, positive relationships, clear boundaries and trauma-informed approaches. This role would suit an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Learning Mentor or SEND TA who is confident supporting challenging behaviour and helping young people re-engage with education. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils within a specialist secondary SEND classroom Provide 1:1 and small-group support Support pupils with SEMH, ASC, ADHD and behavioural needs Promote emotional regulation, engagement and positive behaviour Implement individual behaviour and support plans Use de-escalation and restorative approaches where appropriate Adapt learning activities and strategies to meet individual needs Build positive, trusting and consistent relationships with pupils Support pupils to develop confidence, independence and resilience Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff Help maintain a calm, structured and safe learning environment The Ideal Candidate The school is looking for someone who: Has previous experience working with children or young people with SEND Ideally has experience within a secondary, SEMH, SEND or alternative provision setting Has strong knowledge of SEMH, behaviour, ASC and/or ADHD Is confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation Can use calm and effective de-escalation strategies Is patient, resilient, consistent and emotionally aware Can establish strong professional relationships with young people Works effectively as part of a wider SEND and pastoral team Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning Why Apply? Specialist secondary SEND provision with a strong pastoral focus Small classes of up to 10 pupils Supportive leadership and an experienced SEND team Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives Ongoing CPD and training Potential for a long-term or permanent position Supportive environment focused on positive outcomes and re-engagement If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, SEMH TA, Behaviour Support Assistant or Learning Mentor looking for a rewarding secondary role in Bournemouth, this could be an excellent opportunity. Apply today for an October 2026 start. Full-Time | Term Time Only | October 2026 Start | Bournemouth | £90–£100 per day 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>