Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Southampton
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Full time/Part Time
Inspire Young Minds as a Teaching Assistant in Southampton!
Are you enthusiastic about making a positive impact in education?
GSL Education are looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school in Southampton. This Teaching Assistant role offers a fantastic opportunity to support students’ learning and growth, ensuring each child reaches their full potential.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in the classroom, providing one-on-one and group support to students, helping them succeed academically and socially. You’ll work closely with teachers to create a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive environment where students thrive.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Supporting individual students and small groups with their learning needs.
- Collaborating with teachers to prepare resources and maintain a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Assisting with behaviour management to keep a calm and productive learning space.
- Encouraging students to build confidence and achieve their personal best.
Requirements for Teaching Assistant:
- Desirable qualifications include NVQ Level 2/3, CACHE Level 2/3, or similar, although not essential.
- Previous experience in a classroom or educational setting is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive attitude and a genuine passion for working with children.
- Willingness to assist with all aspects of school life.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay rate.
- Access to ongoing professional development and training.
- A supportive and welcoming school community.
If you’re excited about this Teaching Assistant opportunity in Southampton, apply now and start making a difference!
To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant, you should:
- Have eligibility to work in the UK.
- Provide a current CV (from October 2015 to present) with recent references (from October 2022 to present).
- Possess an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
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 certificate on the Update Service. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Southampton.
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.