Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £83.33 to £95 per day
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time and Part-time
Are you passionate about helping students succeed in their education?
GSL Education are seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and energetic school in Basingstoke.
The role of a Teaching Assistant is an excellent opportunity to work closely with teachers and students, providing essential support to create a positive and engaging learning environment. Whether you are experienced or looking to begin your career in education, the Teaching Assistant role offers a chance to make a real difference. If you are patient, motivated, and ready to start ASAP as a Teaching Assistant, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant:
- Help teachers prepare learning materials and support classroom activities.
- Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students to improve their learning.
- Track student progress and share updates with the teaching team.
- Promote positive behaviour and encourage social interaction among students.
- Supervise students during school activities, trips, and break times.
Requirements of the Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in an educational role is a plus, but not essential.
- A genuine interest in supporting students and their development.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Patience, empathy, and flexibility to work with different learners.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are beneficial.
- Have an updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Teaching Assistant’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Basingstoke!
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
GSL Education are an ethical, independent recruitment agency that aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Basingstoke.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘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.