Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Lymington
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full Time/Part Time

Are you passionate about supporting young learners in their educational journey? GSL Education are excited to announce an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school community in Lymington.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students thrive academically and socially. Working closely with teachers, you’ll offer dedicated support tailored to meet individual student needs, helping foster an engaging and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one and small group support in literacy, numeracy, and other key subjects.
  • Assist with lesson planning, classroom activities, and the preparation of resources.
  • Promote positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
  • Support students with additional learning needs or special educational requirements.
  • Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure a consistent, nurturing approach.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
  • A compassionate, patient approach to student interactions.
  • Strong communication skills and adaptability.
  • Relevant qualifications or experience are beneficial but not essential.

To work with GSL Education, you will need:

  • 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 Updated Service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

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.

For more information or to register your interest in the Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Start your journey as a Teaching Assistant and make a positive difference in Lymington today!