Job description
A Teaching Assistant is required to help students in one-to-one basis in Wimborne!
Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Wimborne
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
GSL Education are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a vibrant school in Wimborne. This is a brilliant opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life by providing focused, personalised support that helps them grow both academically and emotionally.
You’ll be working closely with a single pupil who needs that extra bit of encouragement, understanding, and care to thrive in the classroom. Whether it’s helping them stay on track during lessons, building their confidence, or just being a calm and friendly presence, your role will be key to their daily success.
Job Expectations:
- Provide tailored support to a student on a one-to-one basis within the classroom.
- Assist with understanding class instructions and encourage engagement in learning.
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and support staff.
- Promote independence while offering support when required.
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Help adapt learning materials and classroom tasks to the student’s ability level.
- Build a positive and trusting relationship with the student and wider school team.
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience in one-to-one support such as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant role or similar educational setting, is desirable.
- A degree in Psychology, Education or a similar field.
- Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare or Teaching Assistance are preferred.
- A caring, calm, and supportive attitude.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Understanding of how to support students with varying learning needs.
To thrive in this role, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years.
- Possess an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive hourly pay reflective of your experience and skills.
- Supportive consultants committed to your career success.
- Access to professional development and training.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA)’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Wimborne!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the 1:1 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.