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Outdoor Teaching Assistant

Poole, England , United Kingdom

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Negotiable

Permanent

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Job Title: Outdoor Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Love the outdoors? Ready to make a real impact in young lives? GSL Education are delighted to be recruiting for a passionate Outdoor Teaching Assistant to work in a dynamic school in Poole.

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.

Responsibilities:

Support students with Special Educational Needs during practical, outdoor learning sessions in areas such as horticulture, agriculture, equine care, and animal husbandry.
Assist teaching staff in delivering vocational activities that promote life skills, independence, and employability.
Encourage student engagement by creating a positive and inclusive outdoor learning environment tailored to individual needs.
Help maintain safety and wellbeing during all outdoor tasks, including handling tools, equipment, and animals.
Work collaboratively with the wider staff team to monitor student progress, provide feedback, and adapt support strategies accordingly.
Requirements:

Experience or interest in working with young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly in a vocational or outdoor setting.
A genuine enthusiasm for outdoor education, including areas such as horticulture, agriculture, equine care, or animal care.
Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
Willingness to work in all weather conditions and engage in physically active, hands-on tasks alongside students.
A valid driving licence is highly desirable due to the rural location and potential need to transport students or access different areas of the site.
An Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply.
What We Offer:

A fulfilling and rewarding role within a supportive and specialist post-16 environment.
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
Supportive team environment.
If you are passionate about supporting students and looking to gain valuable experience, apply now to join GSL Education as an Outdoor Teaching Assistant (TA) in Poole.

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.

To apply for the Outdoor Teaching Assistant (TA), click ‘apply now’ and submit your most recent CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch soon

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-87601
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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