Job Description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Poole
Salary: 13.68 - 16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? GSL Education are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Poole. This role is perfect for someone who is patient, compassionate, and committed to helping students achieve their full potential.
About the School: The school are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students with moderate to severe learning difficulties. They believe in the power of education to transform lives, and their dedicated team plays a key role in helping the students reach their full potential. With a strong focus on inclusivity and respect, the school offers a wide range of facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory rooms, and specialised therapy spaces, alongside a rich curriculum that spans from Early Years to Post 16. Students benefit from small class sizes, collaborative planning between teachers and therapists, and a variety of enrichment activities designed to build confidence, independence, and personal growth.
Responsibilities:

• Provide Targeted Support - Assist students with moderate to severe learning difficulties across Early Years to Post-16, delivering tailored support to meet their academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Facilitate Access to Learning - Adapt resources and instructional strategies to enable full participation in a differentiated curriculum within small class settings.
• Support in Specialist Environments - Assist students during sessions in facilities such as the hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory rooms, and therapy spaces, always ensuring safety and engagement.
• Promote Independence and Personal Development - Encourage students to develop life skills, confidence, and independence through structured activities and enrichment programmes.
• Collaborate with the Wider Team - Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement individualised education and care plans effectively.

Requirements:

• Experience Supporting Students with SEN - Proven experience working with children or young people with moderate to severe learning difficulties, preferably in an educational or care setting.
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents, and to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Adaptability and Patience - A calm, flexible, and empathetic approach to supporting diverse learning and behavioural needs within a nurturing environment.
• Commitment to Inclusive Education - A genuine passion for supporting students with special educational needs and a dedication to promoting equality, respect, and personal growth.
• Willingness to Engage in Specialist Activities - Comfortable supporting pupils in activities such as hydrotherapy, sensory programmes, and therapeutic interventions, with appropriate training provided where necessary.
• Enhanced DBS: An Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing support from a dedicated GSL Education consultant.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Supportive team environment.

If you are passionate about supporting students and looking to gain valuable experience, apply now to join GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Poole.
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.
To apply for the SEN Teaching Assistant, click 'apply now' and submit your most recent CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch soon!

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