Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Southampton
Salary: £83.33 - £95 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time and Part-time
Are you enthusiastic about education and eager to make a difference in the classroom? If so,GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school in Southampton.
A welcoming and supportive school in Southampton is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. In this role, you will support students in their daily learning, helping to create a positive and engaging atmosphere. You will collaborate with teachers and educational professionals to ensure students receive the guidance they need to achieve their potential.
Join GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant and play a key role in shaping young learners' futures.
Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, ensuring individual learning needs are met.
- Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
- Provide personalised support to students, helping them grasp challenging concepts.
- Promote positive behaviour and help create a nurturing learning environment.
- Supervise students during breaks, trips, and extracurricular activities.
- Track and report students' progress to teaching staff.
- Support the social and emotional well-being of students.
Requirements of the Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational role.
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to different learning styles.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ, or equivalent) are preferred but not essential.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: Earn between £83.33 - £95 per day, depending on experience.
- Immediate Start: Begin teaching straight away in a supportive and dynamic school environment.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
- Cultural Engagement: Teach languages in a way that fosters global understanding and communication.
- Positive School Culture: Work in a school that promotes collaboration, student well-being, and continuous improvement.
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.
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 Southampton!
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 Southampton.
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.