Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Are you a motivated individual looking to build your experience in education?
GSL Education are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for aspiring educators to work as a Teaching Assistant in a supportive and welcoming mainstream primary school in Bournemouth, Dorset. Whether you're a university student aiming to gain classroom experience or a passionate individual ready to make a positive impact, this role could be your ideal starting point.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant (TA), you will play a vital role in supporting pupils' academic, emotional, and social development. Working alongside class teachers, you’ll help deliver engaging lessons, provide targeted support to students, and contribute to maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere. This is a perfect opportunity for those considering a long-term career in education or working with children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist teachers in preparing and delivering lessons.
- Offer one-to-one or small-group support to pupils where needed.
- Promote a safe and inclusive environment that encourages learning.
- Support students with varying needs, including those with additional educational needs.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Supervise children during non-classroom activities, such as break or lunch.
Candidate Profile:
- Experience working with children or young people in an educational, childcare, or community setting.
- A good understanding of the primary curriculum.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
- A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach to working with children, particularly those who require additional support.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and take direction from class teachers and senior staff.
- Recent graduates and those seeking school-based experience before pursuing teacher training are strongly encouraged to apply
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.82.
- Supportive environment with guidance from experienced consultants.
- Opportunity to gain practical experience and kickstart your education career
- Long-term opportunities in primary schools across Weymouth and Hampshire
Take your first step into education with a trusted agency and start making a real difference in young learners’ lives. Apply now to become a Teaching Assistant in Bournemouth with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that 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, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Teaching Assistant (TA)’ 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.
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