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PE Teaching Assistant for Children with Disabilities
Job Title: PE Teaching Assistant – SEN (Complex Disabilities)
Location: Bournemouth / Poole
Rate: £13.68 - £14.72 per hour
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September (Scope for sooner if preferred)
Are you passionate about making physical education inclusive, engaging, and accessible to all? Do you have the energy, empathy, and resilience to support children and young people with complex needs? We are looking for a PE teaching assistant and Hydrotherapy assistant join the team at an exciting and dynamic SEN school in the Bournemouth area.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the PE teacher in delivering inclusive and differentiated physical education lessons and Hydrotherapy Sessions
Work one-to-one and in small groups with students with physical and complex learning needs
Assist with the use of specialist equipment and ensure a safe and supportive environment
Support personal care, mobility, and therapy routines as required
Promote engagement, confidence, and wellbeing through physical activity
Work closely with the multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists
Build positive, trusting relationships with students and help manage behaviour with sensitivity and consistency
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly physical or complex disabilities
A genuine passion for inclusive education and physical development
Patience, adaptability, and a positive, proactive attitude
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE, NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or sports coaching qualifications) are desirable but not essential
A willingness to undertake training in moving and handling, safeguarding, and other relevant areas
We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Excellent professional development opportunities
A chance to make a real difference in the lives of remarkable young people
Access to therapy resources and CPD in SEN and adaptive PE
Wellbeing and mental health support for staff
To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you should:
Have the right to work in the UK.
Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant role please apply through this advert or, if you would like to hear about other similar roles in the area, please call Tom at GSL Education on (phone number removed) or visit to apply online
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