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Posted 28 days ago

Expiring 22nd July

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Southampton

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HLTA - required for PPA cover - (Part time considered) A Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Planning, Preparation, and Assessment (PPA) cover delivers pre-planned or self-planned lessons to whole classes, enabling teachers to have their contracted planning time. They work independently, manage behavior, assess pupil progress, and mark work, generally holding higher responsibility than standard TAs. Key Responsibilities and Duties Teaching & Learning: Delivering high-quality lessons across different classes/year groups as needed. Planning: Preparing lessons and resources in line with school policies, often in collaboration with class teachers. Assessment & Recording: Assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil development, progress, and attainment. Classroom Management: Maintaining a positive, safe, and productive learning environment, including managing student behavior. Support: Providing feedback to class teachers on student progress after sessions. Specialism: Often managing a specialist area, such as PE, Music, or Art, across the school.

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Secondary
Secondary school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole • Full Time
8 Jun - 17 Jul 2026
Teaching assistant for a lovely secondary SEN school Core Responsibilities 1. Emotional Regulation & Wellbeing De-escalation: Providing immediate support when a student is in crisis or "overloaded," using specialized techniques (e.g., Team-Teach) to help them return to a calm state. Emotional Literacy: Running 1:1 sessions using tools like ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) or Zones of Regulation to help students identify and manage their feelings. Safe Space Management: Overseeing "break-out" rooms or sensory rooms where students can go when the main classroom environment becomes overwhelming. 2. Identifying and Removing Barriers Individual Action Plans: Creating bespoke mentoring plans that address specific hurdles, such as a "school refusal" plan for a student with high anxiety. Social Skills Groups: Facilitating "Circle of Friends" or Lego Therapy groups to help students practice turn-taking, social cues, and conflict resolution. Transition Support: Helping students navigate the "liminal" parts of the day—arriving at school, moving between classrooms, or preparing for the move to post-16 education. 3. Liaison & Advocacy The "Voice" of the Student: Ensuring the student’s perspective is included in their Annual Review or Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) meetings. Family Support: Acting as a consistent point of contact for parents, offering strategies for the home that mirror the support provided in school. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Working with Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), Educational Psychologists, and Social Workers to ensure a 360-degree support system. Key Skills for the SEN Setting Skill Application Active Listening Picking up on non-verbal cues from students who may have limited communication. Relational Stability Being a "consistent adult" for students who may have attachment issues or trauma. Resilience Maintaining a calm, non-judgmental exterior during physically or verbally challenging behavior. Data Tracking Monitoring "ABC" (Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence) charts to find patterns in a student's dysregulation. A Typical Day in an SEN School Morning Entry: Meeting a specific student at the school gate who struggles with the transition from the car to the building. 1:1 Session: Using a "Social Story" to help a student with Autism understand why a regular teacher is absent today. Break-time Duty: Monitoring the playground not just for safety, but to "coach" social interactions between students who find unstructured time difficult. In-Class Support: Sitting with a student during a high-trigger lesson (like Science or Music) to provide "emotional scaffolding" so they stay in the room. Reporting: Meeting with the SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to review the impact of a 6-week anger management intervention. Qualifications & Requirements Experience: Significant experience working with children with SEND (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or PMLD). Specific Training: Certifications in ELSA, Nurture Group theory, or Trauma-Informed Practice are highly valued. Safeguarding: A deep understanding of "Keeping Children Safe in Education" (KCSiE), as SEN students are often more vulnerable.…Teaching assistant for a lovely secondary SEN school Core Responsibilities 1. Emotional Regulation & Wellbeing De-escalation: Providing immediate support when a student is in crisis or "overloaded," using specialized techniques (e.g., Team-Teach) to help them return to a calm state. Emotional Literacy: Running 1:1 sessions using tools like ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) or Zones of Regulation to help students identify and manage their feelings. Safe Space Management: Overseeing "break-out" rooms or sensory rooms where students can go when the main classroom environment becomes overwhelming. 2. Identifying and Removing Barriers Individual Action Plans: Creating bespoke mentoring plans that address specific hurdles, such as a "school refusal" plan for a student with high anxiety. Social Skills Groups: Facilitating "Circle of Friends" or Lego Therapy groups to help students practice turn-taking, social cues, and conflict resolution. Transition Support: Helping students navigate the "liminal" parts of the day—arriving at school, moving between classrooms, or preparing for the move to post-16 education. 3. Liaison & Advocacy The "Voice" of the Student: Ensuring the student’s perspective is included in their Annual Review or Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) meetings. Family Support: Acting as a consistent point of contact for parents, offering strategies for the home that mirror the support provided in school. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Working with Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), Educational Psychologists, and Social Workers to ensure a 360-degree support system. Key Skills for the SEN Setting Skill Application Active Listening Picking up on non-verbal cues from students who may have limited communication. Relational Stability Being a "consistent adult" for students who may have attachment issues or trauma. Resilience Maintaining a calm, non-judgmental exterior during physically or verbally challenging behavior. Data Tracking Monitoring "ABC" (Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence) charts to find patterns in a student's dysregulation. A Typical Day in an SEN School Morning Entry: Meeting a specific student at the school gate who struggles with the transition from the car to the building. 1:1 Session: Using a "Social Story" to help a student with Autism understand why a regular teacher is absent today. Break-time Duty: Monitoring the playground not just for safety, but to "coach" social interactions between students who find unstructured time difficult. In-Class Support: Sitting with a student during a high-trigger lesson (like Science or Music) to provide "emotional scaffolding" so they stay in the room. Reporting: Meeting with the SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to review the impact of a 6-week anger management intervention. Qualifications & Requirements Experience: Significant experience working with children with SEND (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or PMLD). Specific Training: Certifications in ELSA, Nurture Group theory, or Trauma-Informed Practice are highly valued. Safeguarding: A deep understanding of "Keeping Children Safe in Education" (KCSiE), as SEN students are often more vulnerable.
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KS3, KS4 Class Teacher - Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Secondary
Secondary school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole • Full Time
2 Sep 2026
About this Role About the Role We are seeking a committed and ambitious Maths Teacher to join our secondary school. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving student attainment and progress, delivering high-quality lessons that support strong outcomes in Mathematics. You will be responsible for ensuring students develop fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills, with a clear focus on raising achievement in line with curriculum expectations and whole-school improvement priorities. Key Responsibilities Teaching, Progress & Outcomes Deliver high-quality Maths teaching across KS3 and KS4 . Plan and deliver structured sequences of learning that secure strong progress for all learners. Use assessment data effectively to identify gaps in knowledge and accelerate student progress. Ensure teaching leads to strong attainment and improved examination outcomes. Provide timely, precise feedback that supports improvement in mathematical understanding and skills. Set ambitious, data-informed targets and monitor student progress closely. Quality of Education Deliver well-structured lessons that develop fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving. Ensure curriculum intent is effectively translated into strong classroom practice. Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and disadvantaged students. Maintain consistently high expectations for effort, accuracy, and academic standards. Contribute to curriculum planning, resources, and departmental improvement. Classroom Practice & Behaviour for Learning Establish and maintain a calm, focused learning environment in line with school expectations. Apply behaviour policies consistently to ensure disruption-free learning. Promote excellent routines that maximise learning time and mathematical practice. School Improvement & Wider Contribution Contribute to improving attainment and progress within the Maths department and across the school. Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and improve teaching quality. Support whole-school priorities, including numeracy, literacy, and disadvantaged student outcomes. Contribute to intervention and support strategies to close gaps and raise achievement. Pastoral & Wider Responsibilities Undertake form tutor responsibilities, supporting attendance, behaviour, and personal development. Contribute to PSHE and wider character education programmes where required. Participate in duties, cover supervision, and wider school expectations. Engage with parents and carers to support student progress and achievement in Maths. About You We are looking for a teacher who is: Passionate about Mathematics and improving student outcomes. Highly committed to raising attainment and closing achievement gaps. Confident in using assessment and data to drive progress. Able to deliver consistently strong teaching aligned to Ofsted expectations. Reflective, resilient, and committed to professional growth. A strong team player with high expectations for all learners. Essential Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject. Strong knowledge of KS3–KS4 Maths curriculum. Evidence of improving student progress and attainment (ECTs welcome to apply). What We Offer A strong focus on teaching quality and student outcomes in Mathematics. Supportive and collaborative Maths department. Opportunities for professional development aligned to school improvement priorities. A culture of high expectations, consistency, and continuous improvement.…About this Role About the Role We are seeking a committed and ambitious Maths Teacher to join our secondary school. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving student attainment and progress, delivering high-quality lessons that support strong outcomes in Mathematics. You will be responsible for ensuring students develop fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills, with a clear focus on raising achievement in line with curriculum expectations and whole-school improvement priorities. Key Responsibilities Teaching, Progress & Outcomes Deliver high-quality Maths teaching across KS3 and KS4 . Plan and deliver structured sequences of learning that secure strong progress for all learners. Use assessment data effectively to identify gaps in knowledge and accelerate student progress. Ensure teaching leads to strong attainment and improved examination outcomes. Provide timely, precise feedback that supports improvement in mathematical understanding and skills. Set ambitious, data-informed targets and monitor student progress closely. Quality of Education Deliver well-structured lessons that develop fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving. Ensure curriculum intent is effectively translated into strong classroom practice. Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and disadvantaged students. Maintain consistently high expectations for effort, accuracy, and academic standards. Contribute to curriculum planning, resources, and departmental improvement. Classroom Practice & Behaviour for Learning Establish and maintain a calm, focused learning environment in line with school expectations. Apply behaviour policies consistently to ensure disruption-free learning. Promote excellent routines that maximise learning time and mathematical practice. School Improvement & Wider Contribution Contribute to improving attainment and progress within the Maths department and across the school. Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and improve teaching quality. Support whole-school priorities, including numeracy, literacy, and disadvantaged student outcomes. Contribute to intervention and support strategies to close gaps and raise achievement. Pastoral & Wider Responsibilities Undertake form tutor responsibilities, supporting attendance, behaviour, and personal development. Contribute to PSHE and wider character education programmes where required. Participate in duties, cover supervision, and wider school expectations. Engage with parents and carers to support student progress and achievement in Maths. About You We are looking for a teacher who is: Passionate about Mathematics and improving student outcomes. Highly committed to raising attainment and closing achievement gaps. Confident in using assessment and data to drive progress. Able to deliver consistently strong teaching aligned to Ofsted expectations. Reflective, resilient, and committed to professional growth. A strong team player with high expectations for all learners. Essential Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject. Strong knowledge of KS3–KS4 Maths curriculum. Evidence of improving student progress and attainment (ECTs welcome to apply). What We Offer A strong focus on teaching quality and student outcomes in Mathematics. Supportive and collaborative Maths department. Opportunities for professional development aligned to school improvement priorities. A culture of high expectations, consistency, and continuous improvement.
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Posted 18 days ago
General Cover Office Admin - Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Primary
Primary school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole • Full Time
1 Jun - 17 Jul 2026
Office admin / receptionist for HR office role Fixed term but potential to extend further until end of term. Working onsite at Manorside but not in the school - this is based in the trust office onsite. Needs DBS and office experience - doesn't need school experience Authentic Trust partnership…
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Posted 18 days ago
PPA Cover Hlta - Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Sen-school
SEN School school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole • Part Time
8 Jun - 22 Jul 2026
HLTA - required for PPA cover - (Part time considered) A Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Planning, Preparation, and Assessment (PPA) cover delivers pre-planned or self-planned lessons to whole classes, enabling teachers to have their contracted planning time. They work independently, manage behavior, assess pupil progress, and mark work, generally holding higher responsibility than standard TAs. Key Responsibilities and Duties Teaching & Learning: Delivering high-quality lessons across different classes/year groups as needed. Planning: Preparing lessons and resources in line with school policies, often in collaboration with class teachers. Assessment & Recording: Assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil development, progress, and attainment. Classroom Management: Maintaining a positive, safe, and productive learning environment, including managing student behavior. Support: Providing feedback to class teachers on student progress after sessions. Specialism: Often managing a specialist area, such as PE, Music, or Art, across the school. …HLTA - required for PPA cover - (Part time considered) A Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Planning, Preparation, and Assessment (PPA) cover delivers pre-planned or self-planned lessons to whole classes, enabling teachers to have their contracted planning time. They work independently, manage behavior, assess pupil progress, and mark work, generally holding higher responsibility than standard TAs. Key Responsibilities and Duties Teaching & Learning: Delivering high-quality lessons across different classes/year groups as needed. Planning: Preparing lessons and resources in line with school policies, often in collaboration with class teachers. Assessment & Recording: Assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil development, progress, and attainment. Classroom Management: Maintaining a positive, safe, and productive learning environment, including managing student behavior. Support: Providing feedback to class teachers on student progress after sessions. Specialism: Often managing a specialist area, such as PE, Music, or Art, across the school.
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Posted 28 days ago
General Cover Class Teaching Assistant - Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Primary
Primary school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole • Full Time
1 Jun 2026
Do you have experience of working with young people and want to use your talents to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children? We are looking for a committed and professional Teaching Assistant to provide support and guidance to the pupils they work with, leading on aspects of their provision and provide occasional class cover. Through the opportunities offered in this role, it would be an ideal step for those looking to further advance their career or to gain further skills within the sector. Nigel Bowes Academy is an Outstanding primary school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. By providing a calm and learning-focused environment, our pupils flourish and achieve, leading to accelerated outcomes in all areas of their development. Our school has a community feel and we take the time to ensure we are always striving to achieve the best. The role is primarily class-based, working alongside a teacher with a group of up to 8 pupils. The focus of the role is to support the pupils’ learning, wellbeing and ensuring positive behaviour for learning, along with maintaining the classroom environment to a high standard. We recognise the value of effective teamwork and our Teaching Assistants are very much part of both our Class Teams and the wider Whole School team. Their input forms an integral part of our provision and is valued by all staff, including the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will have a flexible approach, be willing to gain knowledge and experience of working with children in KS1-2 who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties through CPD training. The post requires someone who is highly resilient, able to work well as a member of a successful team and someone who has highly developed interpersonal skills and a good sense of humour.…Do you have experience of working with young people and want to use your talents to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children? We are looking for a committed and professional Teaching Assistant to provide support and guidance to the pupils they work with, leading on aspects of their provision and provide occasional class cover. Through the opportunities offered in this role, it would be an ideal step for those looking to further advance their career or to gain further skills within the sector. Nigel Bowes Academy is an Outstanding primary school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. By providing a calm and learning-focused environment, our pupils flourish and achieve, leading to accelerated outcomes in all areas of their development. Our school has a community feel and we take the time to ensure we are always striving to achieve the best. The role is primarily class-based, working alongside a teacher with a group of up to 8 pupils. The focus of the role is to support the pupils’ learning, wellbeing and ensuring positive behaviour for learning, along with maintaining the classroom environment to a high standard. We recognise the value of effective teamwork and our Teaching Assistants are very much part of both our Class Teams and the wider Whole School team. Their input forms an integral part of our provision and is valued by all staff, including the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will have a flexible approach, be willing to gain knowledge and experience of working with children in KS1-2 who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties through CPD training. The post requires someone who is highly resilient, able to work well as a member of a successful team and someone who has highly developed interpersonal skills and a good sense of humour.
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