Learning Difficulties Teaching Assistant

A dedicated Learning Difficulties Teaching Assistant is needed in Bournemouth!

Job Title: Learning Difficulties Teaching Assistant
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full time/Part time

Are you passionate about supporting students with learning difficulties and helping them reach their full potential? GSL Education are seeking a committed Learning Difficulties Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support in a local school based in Bournemouth starting immediately.

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.

About the Role:

As a Learning Difficulties Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils who require additional learning assistance. You will provide one-to-one or small group support, help deliver differentiated learning activities, and contribute to creating an inclusive, positive classroom environment that encourages independence and confidence.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to students with learning difficulties.
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated and engaging lessons.
• Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and promote positive attitudes.
• Prepare and organise classroom resources and learning materials.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Encourage independence and confidence in learning.
• Supervise students during breaks or lunchtimes when required.
• Support students during school trips and extracurricular activities.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with learning difficulties in a UK school or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting children.
• Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3, or equivalent (desirable).
• A degree in Psychology, SEN, Counselling or a similar field is desirable but not mandatory.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.

If you are passionate about supporting students with learning difficulties as a Learning Difficulties Teaching Assistant in Bournemouth and are eager to help pupils achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment, please submit your CV today!

To work with GSL Education as a Learning Difficulties 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.

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 "Learning Difficulties Teaching Assistant" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.