Supply Teaching Assistant – Various Mainstream Primary Schools – Dorset
Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Day-to-Day (Long-Term / Permanent opportunities are also available)
Are you passionate about supporting young learners and ready to take on a flexible teaching assistant role in mainstream primary schools?
GSL Education are seeking enthusiastic Supply Teaching Assistants to join various primary schools across Dorset starting September 2025.
In this role, you will provide 1:1 and general teaching assistant support, working closely with teaching staff to help pupils engage with their learning and develop their skills. We welcome candidates with previous experience in schools, nurseries, or childcare settings. Longer term and permanent opportunities are also available.
As a Supply Teaching Assistant (Supply TA), your responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 or small group support tailored to pupils’ individual needs
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
Support classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment
Encourage pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
Prepare and organise classroom resources as needed
Help monitor pupil progress and wellbeing
Collaborate effectively with school staff and follow school policies
Qualifications for a Supply Teaching Assistant (Supply TA):
Previous experience working in schools, nurseries, or childcare settings
A caring, patient, and adaptable approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Why Join GSL:
Competitive weekly pay
Ongoing personalised support from education consultants
Transparent and ethical recruitment practices
Opportunities to work within welcoming and inclusive schools
If you are a motivated Supply Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive difference in Dorset primary schools, we would love to hear from you.
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 staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Supply 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.
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