Do you want a role where your support genuinely shapes a child’s day?

Are you looking to build a long-term career in a specialist education setting?

The Supply Room have full-time, long-term SEN TA vacancies across Bournemouth and Poole, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with roles starting January 2026.

All positions offer the potential to transition into a permanent school contract later in the academic year.

Pay ranges from £85–£100 per day.

School visits, interviews, and trial days will run until 19th December, with further dates available from 7th January.

Some of our current vacancies include:
• SEND TA – Winton, Bournemouth.

• SEND TA – Branksome, Poole.

• SEMH TA – Ensbury Park, Bournemouth.

• SEND TA – Canford Heath, Poole.

• SEMH TA – Canford Heath, Poole.

You’ll be supporting pupils with complex learning profiles—working alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff to help pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.

You’ll start the morning by helping pupils settle into their routines and preparing resources for the day ahead.

Throughout the day, you’ll support learning activities, provide 1:1 or small-group assistance, and help pupils regulate their emotions and stay engaged.

You may accompany students in sensory sessions, outdoor learning, or therapeutic activities.

Working closely with teachers and support staff, you’ll contribute to creating a calm, structured environment where every pupil can thrive.

We’re looking for individuals who are:
• Compassionate, patient, and proactive.

• Reliable and committed to full-time, term-time work.

• Confident supporting children with additional needs.

• Willing to learn and open to training.

• Strong team players with a positive, calm approach.

Essential experience required:
• Work in education, care, youth work, coaching, or mental health support.

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable adults.

• Understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or behaviour support strategies.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow within a supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with The Supply Room.

Let’s Find Your Classroom®

The Supply Room is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ which includes obtaining 2 references and as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (full guidance provided).

REF: INDBCP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: £85.00-£100.00 per day

Benefits:
• Company pension.

• Health & wellbeing programme.

Work Location: In person