Primary Mainstream Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Hampshire; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education charity is seeking a passionate Primary Mainstream Teaching Assistant in Bournemouth, starting September 2025. This full-time role involves supporting young learners in the Early Years Foundation Stage, fostering their educational development. Candidates should be caring, committed, and open to professional growth, with opportunities for long-term placement.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities.

Supportive interview process.

Path to permanent role.

School tour available.

Referral bonus for recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children or supporting speech and language development.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with daily learning activities and routines.
• Support children with communication needs.
• Work alongside the class teacher to create a stimulating environment.
• Build trust and rapport with pupils.

Skills

Experience in EYFS

Communication support

Caring and Patient

Reliable and Committed

Eager to Learn

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Full-Time Primary Mainstream Teaching Assistant in Bournemouth, Dorset

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a meaningful impact in their early education?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Mainstream Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a welcoming EYFS class in a vibrant primary school in Bournemouth. This is a full-time role starting in September 2025, offering a weekly pay rate of GBP450 - GBP480, depending on experience. If you have experience working with children in Early Years or supporting pupils with speech and language needs, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

About the Role

This rewarding position involves working closely with pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

As a Teaching Assistant (TA), your responsibilities will include:

• Individual and Group Support: Assist pupils with daily learning activities and routines
• Speech and Language Focus: Support children with communication needs through targeted strategies
• Collaborative Teaching: Work alongside the class teacher to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Positive Relationships: Build trust and rapport with pupils to encourage confidence and independence
• Professional Growth: Access training and development opportunities through GSL Education

What We re Looking in a Teaching Assistant (TA)

We re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in EYFS: You ve worked with young children or supported speech and language development
• Caring and Patient: You understand the importance of nurturing young minds with empathy and consistency
• Reliable and Committed: You re dependable, punctual, and passionate about helping children succeed
• Eager to Learn: You re open to professional development and new strategies in early years education

Why Join Us?

• Start in September: Be part of a new academic journey from the beginning
• School Tour Available: Visit the school before your interview to get a feel for the environment
• Supportive Interview Process: Interviews will take place over the coming weeks
• Path to Permanency: Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent role based on performance

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.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Click apply now to send us your full and up-to-date CV. One of our friendly consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Referral Bonus

Know someone perfect for this role? Refer a friend and earn GBP100 once they ve worked 10 days through GSL Education.