SEN PE Teaching Assistant

Looking for a SEN PE Teaching Assistant in Bournemouth!

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

Are you an enthusiastic individual with a passion for sports and supporting students with special educational needs? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN PE Teaching Assistant to join a local school in Bournemouthstarting 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 an SEN PE Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with teachers to deliver engaging PE lessons tailored to the needs of students with additional requirements. You will encourage participation, promote teamwork, and provide one-to-one or small group support, ensuring that every child has the chance to reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of PE lessons, ensuring they are accessible and engaging for students with SEN.
• Provide individualised support to students, helping them to overcome barriers to participation.
• Encourage and motivate pupils to build confidence, teamwork, and physical skills.
• Assist with classroom activities, behaviour management, and student progress tracking.
• Promote an inclusive environment that supports the wellbeing of all students.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or SEN setting.
• Sports coaching experience, or a background in physical education.
• Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare/Teaching Assistance, or a degree in Physical Education or Education, SEN.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive, positive attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

If you are passionate about helping students with special educational needs thrive through physical education and sports as an SEN PE Teaching Assistant in Bournemouth, and are eager to make a real difference in their learning and development, please submit your CV today!

To work with GSL Education as a SEN PE 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 "SEN PE 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.