Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Poole
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Start: January 2025 (Immediate start can be considered)
Contract type: Full-time (Part-time options available)
Are you ready to inspire young minds and make a real difference in a vibrant primary school setting?
GSL Education are excited to offer an opportunity for a passionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Poole from January 2025 (or sooner), with flexible full-time or part-time hours and valuable experience in supporting SEN students!
About the role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be an essential support for both students and teachers, working to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will assist in daily classroom activities, helping to prepare educational materials and engage students in learning. With a particular focus on supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), you will provide one-on-one or group assistance to encourage academic and personal development.
Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant:
- Assist the teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
- Provide one-on-one and group support, especially for SEN students.
- Foster an inclusive and safe classroom environment.
- Monitor and report on student progress and challenges.
- Prepare educational materials and organise activities.
- Support students’ social and emotional development.
- Supervise students during breaks and field trips as needed.
Requirements of the Teaching Assistant:
- Hold a bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
- Demonstrate a proactive, energetic, and compassionate attitude towards students.
- Have prior experience in a classroom setting, with additional experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) being advantageous.
- Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, employing a nurturing and patient approach.
- Possess the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently when required.
- Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: Enjoy a pay rate of £12.82 per hour.
- Flexible Work Hours: Full-time with part-time options available.
- Immediate Start Option: Start in January 2025 or join earlier if available.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a primary school environment, with the opportunity to expand your skills in SEN.
- Supportive Environment: Work within a close-knit school community that values every member of the team.
To work with GSL Education 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 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 an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
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 ‘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.