Job description
Part-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Bournemouth
Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Part-Time
Are you a patient, dedicated individual with experience supporting children on the autistic spectrum?
GSL Education are currently recruiting a part-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA) for a welcoming primary school in Bournemouth, starting this September. This rewarding role will involve providing personalised support to a child on the autistic spectrum, helping them access the curriculum and navigate the school day with confidence.
The school is seeking a candidate with prior experience working within a school setting, supporting children with Autism. Interviews are taking place as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start for the upcoming term.
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will be:
- Provide one-to-one support for a pupil with Autism, helping them engage with learning and classroom routines
- Implement strategies to support communication, sensory needs, and social development
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to deliver personalised learning plans
- Foster a positive, structured, and supportive environment for the pupil
- Monitor progress and share regular feedback with the wider school team
1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA) Requirements:
- Specific experience supporting children with Autism as a Teaching Assistant or similar in a school setting
- CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or childcare is desirable but not essential.
- A degree in Psychology, SEN, Counselling or a similar field is desirable but not essential.
- A calm, consistent, and compassionate approach to individual needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive mindset and willingness to adapt
- Have an up-to-date 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 choose GSL:
- Supportive team of education consultants dedicated to your development
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child’s learning journey
- Ethical and personalised recruitment practices
- Part-time flexibility in a valued school-based role
If you are an experienced and passionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant ready to support a pupil with Autism, we encourage you to apply now.
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 1:1 Teaching Assistant role in Bournemouth, 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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