Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Poole

Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and making a meaningful impact in their learning journey?

GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in the Poole area. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 support to a pupil in Year 3 with Autism, starting in September 2025.

Whether you’ve worked in education before or supported children in other settings—such as a nursery, care environment, youth work, or coaching—we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities of SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA):

• Provide 1:1 tailored support to a pupil with Autism, helping them engage with the curriculum and flourish in the classroom.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering inclusive and engaging lessons.
• Create a nurturing and structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with school staff and SEN professionals to meet the pupil’s individual needs.
• Participate in school activities, training, and meetings as required.

Requirements for SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA):

• Experience working with children in any capacity.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting students with additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for education and helping children succeed.
• An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Valuable experience working 1:1 with a pupil with Autism.
• A fantastic opportunity for those looking to build a career in education or SEN support.
• Potential for a permanent role for the right candidate.

Interviews will be held during the first week back to school in September 2025.

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 for staff in schools across the UK.

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