Job description
Supply Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools – Poole
Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time
Are you passionate about supporting young learners and ready to make a difference in the classroom?
GSL Education are currently seeking flexible and enthusiastic Supply Teaching Assistants (Supply TA) to work across a range of welcoming mainstream primary schools in Poole. This opportunity involves both general classroom support and 1:1 roles with pupils requiring additional help.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with a background in childcare, coaching, or care, this is a fantastic way to build or continue your career in education.
Responsibilities of a Supply Teaching Assistant (Supply TA):
- Provide in-class and one-to-one support for pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
- Assist in preparing classroom resources and supporting teaching staff in lesson delivery
- Help maintain a calm and positive learning environment
- Adapt quickly to different school settings and support learners with varying needs
- Contribute to students’ emotional and academic development
Supply Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Experience working with children in some capacity (e.g., nursery practitioner, sports coach, childminder, care work)
- CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or similar is desirable but not essential
- A degree in Education, Psychology or a similar field.
- A positive, resilient, and proactive attitude
- Willingness to work flexibly across different schools and year groups
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with pupils and staff
- 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 Join GSL:
- Access to flexible work that suits your lifestyle and career goals
- Opportunities to work in a variety of local, supportive schools
- Friendly consultants committed to your success
- Opportunities to make a lasting difference in children’s lives
If you’re ready to make an impact in Poole’s primary schools while gaining valuable experience in education, we would love to hear from you.
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 Supply Teaching Assistant role in Poole, 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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