Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Pay: £95–£100 per day Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only Start Date: September 2026 Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role in a supportive mainstream primary school? A highly regarded primary school in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced and dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming and inclusive school with a strong reputation for supporting both its pupils and staff. The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with ASC and PDA, helping them access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential within a mainstream classroom. The school is looking for someone with previous SEND experience who understands the importance of consistency, relationship-building and adapting their approach to meet the individual needs of the child. About the Role As a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with ASC and PDA throughout the school day Build a positive, trusting relationship that promotes confidence, emotional wellbeing and independence Support the pupil to access learning through personalised strategies and flexible approaches Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCO and wider school team to deliver consistent support Adapt classroom activities to meet individual learning needs Use positive behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies to help the pupil engage successfully in school life Support transitions, playtimes and other less structured parts of the school day Monitor progress and contribute to regular reviews of the pupil's support plan The Ideal Candidate Previous experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with ASC (essential) Knowledge or experience of supporting pupils with PDA or a willingness to develop this area of practice Calm, patient and resilient with excellent relationship-building skills Confident supporting pupils with communication, sensory and emotional regulation needs Able to work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents and external professionals Passionate about helping children with SEND achieve positive outcomes Why Join This School? A genuinely welcoming and supportive primary school with an excellent reputation Experienced and approachable leadership team who value their support staff Strong SEND provision with excellent guidance from the SENDCO Friendly, collaborative staff team where everyone works together Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Competitive daily rate of £95–£100 per day This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a lovely school where your experience, dedication and commitment will be truly valued. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference to a child's education and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. £95–£100 per day | Full-Time | September 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>