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Teaching Assistant
Location: Portsmouth

Salary Scale £83.33 - £95 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a passionate and committed individual ready to assist school students with special education needs on their educational path?


About the Role:
GSL Education is currently collaborating with a wonderful Special Educational Needs primary school situated in Portsmouth. As a Teaching Assistant in our Portsmouth schools, you will play a pivotal role in assisting both teachers and students, contributing to a positive and effective learning environment. In this setting, you may work with students who have severe learning difficulties, including physical disabilities, which could involve elements of personal care.

Teaching Assistant Role:

  1. Classroom Assistance: Collaborate closely with teachers to provide support during lessons, helping to facilitate a productive learning environment.
  2. Student Engagement: Encourage student participation and active engagement in the learning process, fostering a passion for education.
  3. Adaptive Support: Be ready to assist students of varying abilities and across different year groups, offering a diverse and rewarding work experience.
  4. Progress Monitoring: Work with teachers to monitor and track student progress, providing valuable feedback to support their development.
  5. Inclusive Education: Promote and maintain an inclusive classroom environment where all secondary school students can succeed.
  1. Personalised assistance : Offer personalised assistance to students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges.


Requirements forTeaching Assistant :

  • A passion for supporting primary school students with Special Educational Needs in their educational journey.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work with students of different ages and abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive and organised approach to classroom support.

To work with GSL Education as a 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 

 
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.  

 
Please be advised that this Teaching Assistant 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 about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online. 

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