Outdoor Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team as an Outdoor Teaching Assistant – Poole

Job Title: Outdoor Teaching Assistant
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate

Are you passionate about hands-on learning and supporting young adults with Special Educational Needs in a unique outdoor setting? A fulfilling opportunity awaits you in Poole as GSL Education are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join a local school as an Outdoor Teaching Assistant immediately.

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. 

About the Role

As an Outdoor Teaching Assistant (TA), you’ll play a key role in helping students develop life and work skills through outdoor and vocational learning. This is a hands-on role that requires energy, empathy, and a love for nature and practical education.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support students in vocational activities such as farming, gardening, and animal care.
• Assist with communication, emotional regulation, and engagement in outdoor learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and vocational instructors to implement tailored support plans.
• Encourage independence and confidence through practical tasks and enterprise projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people with SEN is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach to support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to drive to the school is essential.
• Relevant qualifications or training in SEN, care, or vocational teaching (advantageous).

To work with GSL Education as an Outdoor 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.

Interested?
To register your interest in the "Outdoor 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.