Job description
Required a passionate Teaching Assistant in Poole!
Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full time/Part time
Are you passionate about supporting children in achieving their full potential? Do you want to make a meaningful difference by providing tailored support to pupils in the classroom? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work with pupils in a local school based in Poole starting immediately.
About the School:
The school are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students with moderate to severe learning difficulties. They believe in the power of education to transform lives, and their dedicated team plays a key role in helping the students reach their full potential. With a strong focus on inclusivity and respect, the school offers a wide range of facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory rooms, and specialised therapy spaces, alongside a rich curriculum that spans from Early Years to Post 16. Students benefit from small class sizes, collaborative planning between teachers and therapists, and a variety of enrichment activities designed to build confidence, independence, and personal growth.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant (TA), you will work alongside class teachers to support pupils with their learning needs. You will assist in delivering engaging lessons, provide one-to-one or small group support, and help create an inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.
Responsibilities:
- Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils needing additional help.
- Assist with preparing classroom resources and lesson materials.
- Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils’ social and emotional development.
- Monitor pupil progress and report observations to teaching staff.
- Supervise pupils during breaks or lunchtimes when required.
- Support extracurricular activities and school trips.
- Foster independence and confidence in learning.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and support staff to meet pupil needs.
Requirements:
- Experience working in a UK school or similar setting.
- A degree in Education, Psychology or a similar field is desirable but not mandatory.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting children.
- Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3, or equivalent (desirable).
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
If you are passionate about supporting pupils as a Teaching Assistant in Poole and are eager to make a positive difference in their learning, development, and confidence within a nurturing environment, please submit your CV today!
To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information or to register your interest in the "Teaching Assistant" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.