1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 5 Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Start Date: September 2026 Pay: £93–£100 per day Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 role within a welcoming mainstream primary school? Axcis Education is working with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Bournemouth to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide full-time 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with additional needs from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to join a school with a strong reputation for inclusion, excellent pastoral care and a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team. The school is committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive and provides staff with ongoing support, high-quality training and excellent opportunities for professional development. The Role You will work closely with a Year 5 pupil, providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day. Your role will focus on helping the pupil access learning, develop confidence and independence, and successfully engage with both classroom activities and social interactions. Working alongside the class teacher, SENDCo and wider support team, you will adapt learning where required and use positive strategies to support emotional regulation, communication and engagement. Key responsibilities include: Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with SEND. Supporting the pupil to access the curriculum and achieve their individual EHCP outcomes. Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships with peers. Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies where appropriate. Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs. Monitoring progress and providing regular feedback to the class teacher and SENDCo. Building a trusting, supportive relationship that enables the pupil to flourish both academically and socially. About You We are looking for someone who: Has previous experience supporting children with SEND in a primary school. Has experience supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH or communication needs. Is patient, calm and resilient, with a nurturing and positive approach. Can build strong relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries. Works well as part of a collaborative staff team. Holds a relevant TA qualification or has equivalent school-based experience. Has an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one. What the School Offers A welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school. A supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team committed to staff wellbeing. A collaborative and experienced SEND team. Ongoing SEND-focused CPD and professional development opportunities. A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to a child's educational journey. Competitive daily pay of £93–£100, depending on experience. If you are a compassionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role where you can make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this September opportunity. Axcis Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. 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>