SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEMH / ASC / ADHD Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Start Date: April 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant | SEMH & Behaviour Support | Bournemouth A highly regarded secondary SEND school in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from April 2026. This is a full-time, term-time role supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition), and ADHD. This specialist secondary provision offers small class sizes of up to 10 pupils, enabling staff to provide consistent, relationship-led support. The school supports young people who may have faced barriers to mainstream education and uses structured routines, positive behaviour strategies, and trauma-informed practice to help pupils re-engage with learning. This role would suit an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, Youth Worker, or SEND TA with strong behaviour management skills and confidence working in a secondary setting. The Role: Support pupils in a secondary SEND classroom, working 1:1 and in small groups Assist pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement in learning Implement behaviour support plans and restorative approaches Adapt learning strategies for pupils with SEMH, ASC, and ADHD Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCo, and pastoral teams Maintain a calm, structured, and safe learning environment Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils The Ideal Candidate: Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary or SEND setting Strong background supporting pupils with SEMH, behavioural needs, ASC, or ADHD Confident using de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies Calm, resilient, and consistent approach Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary SEND team Passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes Why Apply? Specialist secondary SEND provision with a strong pastoral focus Small class sizes (up to 10 pupils) for meaningful engagement Supportive leadership team and experienced SEND staff Ongoing CPD and training in SEMH and trauma-informed practice Long-term opportunity starting April 2026 Salary: £90–£95 per day, dependent on experience. If you are a SEND Teaching Assistant, SEMH TA, or Behaviour Support Practitioner looking for a rewarding secondary role in Bournemouth, apply now to secure your April 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>