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1:1 Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 10 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Poole
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Poole
Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time
Are you a resilient and nurturing individual with experience supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
GSL Education are seeking a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Poole from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting difference in the life of a child with SEMH needs by providing dedicated one-to-one support throughout the school day.
The ideal candidate will have specific experience working in a school setting, supporting pupils with SEMH. Interviews are being arranged immediately to ensure a smooth transition into the new academic year.
Responsibilities of a 1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA):
Offer consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH, helping them regulate emotions and engage with learning
Build a strong, trusting relationship with the child to provide emotional security and academic encouragement
Implement behaviour support strategies in line with the school's approach
Collaborate closely with the class teacher and SENCo to personalise support and review progress
Promote a safe, calm, and structured learning environment throughout the school day
Requirements for 1:1 Teaching Assistant:
Experience working with children who have SEMH 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.
Patience, empathy, and a strong sense of emotional intelligence
Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging behaviour
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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:
Work with a dedicated consultant offering personalised support
Opportunities to grow professionally in supportive school environments
Make a meaningful impact in a pupil’s daily school experience
Ethical recruitment focused on your goals and values
If you are a passionate and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA) ready to support a child with SEMH, 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 1:1 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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