SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: BH9, Bournemouth

Pay: £20 per hour

Hours: Part-time, Mon-Fri (2 hours daily, 10 hours a week)

Contract: Flexible daytime hours

We are seeking a compassionate and patient SEN Teaching Assistant to support an 8-year-old student with Autism Spectrum Disorder and global developmental delays. This is a 2:1 home-based tutoring provision
, supporting a young person who is non-verbal, requires continuous supervision, and benefits from a calm, structured, sensory-aware approach. You will help the student engage in simple learning routines, develop early communication, build trust with familiar adults, and regulate through preferred sensory activities.

• Weekly PAYE pay & competitive hourly rates
• Accrued holiday pay & company pension
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Ongoing training & career development
• Dedicated consultant support
• Excellent work-life balance

• Work with teachers to create tailored teaching plans
• Support re-engagement with learning in a positive, non-judgmental environment
• Use creative strategies to manage behaviour and promote wellbeing
• Provide tailored support for speech, language, and communication needs
• Complete daily risk assessments and communicate with the team

• Compassionate, patient, and reliable individuals with:
• Experience with SEN or challenging behaviours preferred but not essential
• Flexible, proactive approach to supporting diverse needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to an inclusive, positive learning environment
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service & right to work in the UK

You ll be part of a team committed to helping young people build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills through personalised education and support.

Submit your most up-to-date CV. If shortlisted, our Recruitment Team will be in touch.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, or disability.