Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEND School – Bournemouth Full-Time | Immediate or September Start | SEMH, ASC, ADHD Focus Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in a specialist setting? Do you have the confidence, resilience, and compassion to support young people with complex needs, including challenging behaviour? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected secondary SEND school in Bournemouth, supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), and ADHD. We are currently seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and passionate team. The role is available to start as soon as possible or in September, depending on your availability. You’ll play a key role in helping pupils aged 11–16, many of whom have experienced trauma, to re-engage with learning and work towards achieving their GCSEs. This school is part of a wider academy trust, offering excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development (CPD), collaboration, and support. With a highly experienced and supportive Senior Leadership Team, you’ll be well-equipped to grow your skills and progress your career within SEND education. What the role involves: Supporting students in class, both 1:1 and in small groups Assisting with behaviour regulation and classroom engagement Helping pupils with academic work, particularly in English and Maths Building strong, positive relationships with students based on trust and consistency Supporting pupils who may have experienced trauma or disrupted schooling Working closely with teachers, therapists and the wider school team to support pupil progress We are looking for someone who: Has prior experience working with young people with SEMH, ASC, ADHD, or in settings with challenging behaviour Understands the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on behaviour and learning Can quickly build rapport and maintain consistent, positive relationships with pupils Has a good standard of literacy and numeracy, ideally with at least GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths Remains calm, flexible and solution-focused under pressure Is a committed team player who wants to make a real impact on young lives In return, you’ll be joining a school where every day brings new challenges and rewards, and where the progress made by pupils – both academically and emotionally – is genuinely life-changing. Location: Bournemouth Start Date: ASAP or September 2025 Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Salary: Dependent on experience (within TA scale) If you’re looking for a purposeful and fulfilling role in education, and you’re ready to support pupils with some of the most complex needs, we’d love to hear from you. 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.<br /><br />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 />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>