Year 5 Class Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Bournemouth
Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time (Fixed Term to July 2026)
Are you experienced in supporting children and ready for a rewarding classroom-based role in a vibrant primary school?
GSL Education are seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 class at a mainstream primary school in Bournemouth. The successful candidate will also work closely with a pupil in the class with Autism and behavioural needs, providing tailored one-to-one and group support as part of the wider classroom team.
The school is looking for someone with previous experience working with children, such as a nursery practitioner, sports coach, childminder, or in a care-based setting. A trial day is scheduled for the first day of term in September 2025, with the potential to continue in a fixed-term capacity through July 2026.
Responsibilities of a Year 5 Class Teaching Assistant (Year 5 TA):
* Support the teaching and learning of pupils in a Year 5 class, including targeted support for a pupil with additional needs
* Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment
* Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCo to implement effective support strategies
* Encourage the emotional, social, and academic development of pupils
* Assist with behaviour management and provide consistent, nurturing support
Year 5 Teaching Assistant Requirements:
* Prior experience working with children (e.g., nursery, coaching, childcare, care work)
* Confidence in managing behaviour positively and supportively
* CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or similar is desirable but not essential
* A degree in Education, Psychology or a similar field.
* A calm, patient, and resilient approach
* Team player with strong communication skills
* 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:
* Dedicated consultant support tailored to your goals
* Honest and ethical recruitment approach
* Access to meaningful roles within inclusive school communities
* Opportunities to make a lasting difference in children’s lives
If you're ready to join a supportive team and contribute to a positive Year 5 classroom experience, we encourage you to apply today as a Year 5 Class Teaching Assistant (Year 5 TA)!.
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 Year 5 Class Teaching Assistant role in Bournemouth, 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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