Post 16 Teaching Assistant

Post 16 Teaching Assistant Needed in Poole!

Position: Post 16 Teaching Assistant
Location: Poole
Job Type: Full Time/Part Time
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour
Start Date: Immediate

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in an outdoor, hands-on learning environment? If so, GSL Education have a perfect role for you to work as a Post 16 Teaching Assistant in a local school 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. 

The Role

As a Post-16 SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll support students in vocational training and outdoor activities like horticulture, animal care, and equine skills. You’ll help build their practical skills, confidence, and employability, while offering personal and emotional support in a rural setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the delivery of vocational courses, including horticulture, agriculture, equine, and animal care.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support, tailored to individual students’ needs.
• Support students in practical, outdoor learning activities.
• Encourage the development of life skills, independence, and employability.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students in managing their emotional and behavioural needs, with guidance from the teaching team.
• Help students with their personal care, as required.

Requirements:

• Ideally need a valid driving license and be willing to drive

• Experience working with young people or adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is desirable.
• A passion for outdoor education and practical learning.
• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting students.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for fostering independence and supporting students’ personal development.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits:

• A rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people and adults with SEN.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to work in a beautiful, rural setting with excellent facilities.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

If you are passionate about supporting students in their learning journey and enjoy working in a practical, outdoor environment as a Post 16 Teaching Assistant in Poole, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV now!

To work with GSL Education as a Post 16 Teaching Assistant, you need:

• 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.

Why Choose GSL Education:
At GSL Education, we understand the importance of a supportive and fulfilling work environment.

 Joining the team means benefiting from:

1. Competitive pay rates.
2. A bespoke service tailored to your needs.
3. Dedicated Consultants providing ongoing support.
4. Opportunities for professional development and training.

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 apply, please contact Tom Harvey at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Post 16 Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.