1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 5 (ASC & SEMH Support) Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only Pay: £90–£100 per day Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential? A friendly and inclusive primary school in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This rewarding full-time role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey by providing consistent support, encouragement and guidance throughout the school day. Whether you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience within education, psychology, child development or SEND, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive school environment. The Role As a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide dedicated 1:1 support tailored to the pupil's individual needs Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and engagement in learning Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCO to implement personalised support strategies Build a positive and trusting relationship that promotes confidence and independence Adapt learning activities to ensure the pupil can access the curriculum successfully Support transitions, routines and social interactions throughout the school day Encourage positive participation, resilience and personal development What We're Looking For The successful candidate will have: Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational or SEND setting A good understanding of ASC and SEMH needs Strong communication and relationship-building skills A calm, patient and resilient approach Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional regulation A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning Why Join This School? Immediate full-time opportunity within a supportive primary school Welcoming leadership team and collaborative staff culture Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a pupil's academic and personal progress Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, therapists or SEND professionals Competitive daily rate of £90–£100 per day Ongoing support and professional development opportunities If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to a child's school experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity. £90–£100 per day | Full-Time | ASAP 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>