1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Ringwood. This role involves providing dedicated support to a student with additional needs in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN and strong communication skills. This is a full-time or part-time position offering competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs (school-based preferred).
• Patient, calm, and encouraging approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a student with additional needs.
• Assist in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Support the student in developing key skills.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Job Opportunity for 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Ringwood!

Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Ringwood
Salary: £13.68 – £16.12 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate

Are you passionate about supporting children on a one-to-one basis to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally?

A rewarding opportunity awaits in Ringwood, where GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school environment focused on inclusive and individualised support.

About the Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing personalised support to a student with additional learning, behavioural, or emotional needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone committed to helping learners overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their full potential within a nurturing and collaborative school setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a student with additional needs.
• Assist in delivering tailored learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Help maintain a calm, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support the student in developing key skills, managing behaviour, and engaging positively in learning.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children with SEN, learning difficulties, or behavioural needs (school-based experience preferred).
• A patient, calm, and encouraging approach.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and rapport-building skills.
• Willingness to follow guidance and work collaboratively with teaching staff.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

What we ask from you

• 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 willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

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.

For more information or to register your interest in the 1:1 Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.