over-16 SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is looking for a passionate over-16 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Poole. The role involves supporting learners aged 16+ with Special Educational Needs to help them achieve their potential. Candidates should have a strong interest in working with SEN, patience, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position with an immediate start or in September 2025. Attractive salary rates are offered based on experience.

Benefits

Access to ongoing training and professional development

Supportive and friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in working with SEN.
• Proactive approach supporting learners individually and in groups.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to learners aged 16+ with SEN.
• Assist in delivering personalized learning programs focused on practical skills.
• Support behavior management strategies and promote positive wellbeing.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

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Job Title: over-16 SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate or September 2025
Contract: Full time/Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and helping them achieve their full potential?

GSL Education are looking for a proactive over-16 SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a specialist educational setting based in Poole.

About the School: The school is an education setting based for 16 – 25+ years old with Special Educational Needs. It is based on 350 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. The school operate enterprise activities and vocational teaching methods to bridge the gap between education and employment for young people and adults with SEN in Dorset and the local area. The school focuses on vocations like horticulture, agriculture, equine skills and animal care as well as many more, to enrich the lives and education of its pupils.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and group support to learners aged 16+ with Special Educational Needs to help them engage fully in their education.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering personalised learning programmes that focus on practical, vocational, and life skills.
• Support learners in developing independence, communication, and social skills.
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all pupils.
• Support behaviour management strategies and promote positive wellbeing.
• Work closely with staff, families, and external professionals to ensure a consistent approach to each learner’s development.
• Assist with preparing resources and maintaining a safe and organised classroom or learning space.

Requirements:

• Experience or a strong interest in working with young people with special educational needs.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to support a range of learning needs, including social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting learners both individually and in groups.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and follow guidance from teaching and specialist staff.
• Ideally need a valid driving license and be willing to drive.
• An enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
• Work within a supportive and friendly team focused on making a difference.
• Gain experience in a specialist educational setting with a focus on vocational and practical skills.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

If you're an enthusiastic over-16 SEN Teaching Assistant, looking for your next role in Poole, we’d 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.

To apply for this over-16 SEN Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.