SEN Teaching Assistant

Make a Difference Every Day as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Bournemouth!

Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and thrive in varied, inclusive environments?

GSL Education are thrilled to offer flexible opportunities for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to work on a supply basis across a range of welcoming mainstream primary schools in the Bournemouth area, starting this September 2025.

Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, make a real impact in the lives of young learners, and be part of supportive school communities.

Your Role and Responsibilities as a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA):

• Provide tailored classroom support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Assist teachers in creating inclusive and engaging learning environments.
• Support individual pupils or small groups to help them access the curriculum and build confidence.
• Contribute to behaviour management strategies and promote emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with school staff and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for all learners.

What We’re Looking in SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA):

• Experience working with SEN children in any capacity (e.g. education, care, youth work, childminding, or support roles).
• A flexible, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting diverse needs.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years with no unexplained gaps.
• Ability to travel to schools via driving or public transport.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (or already registered on the update service).

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.

Click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our friendly consultants will be in touch shortly!

Referral Bonus: Refer a friend and receive £250 once they’ve worked 25 days through GSL Education!