Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Full time/Part Time

Help Students Excel as a Teaching Assistant in Basingstoke!

Are you excited to play a supportive role in young learners’ educational journeys?

GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school community in Basingstoke. This Teaching Assistant position offers the chance to make a lasting impact by assisting students in their daily classroom activities and encouraging their personal and academic growth.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll support teachers in creating a nurturing, structured learning environment. Working with individual students and small groups, you’ll tailor your support to meet diverse learning needs, fostering both confidence and independence in students.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Assisting students individually or in small groups to enhance understanding and engagement.
  • Preparing resources and supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
  • Helping to manage classroom behaviour, ensuring a positive learning environment.
  • Encouraging students’ personal growth and participation in school activities.

Requirements for Teaching Assistant:

  • Candidates with NVQ Level 2/3, CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent qualifications will be at an advantage.
  • Previous experience in a classroom or similar educational setting is an advantage.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  • A patient, empathetic approach to supporting young learners.
  • A commitment to contributing positively to student success.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development.
  • A welcoming school environment in Basingstoke.

If this Teaching Assistant role in Basingstoke sounds like the perfect fit, apply today!

To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant, you should:

  • Be eligible to work in the UK.
  • Provide a current CV (from October 2015 to present) with recent references (from October 2022 to present).
  • Hold a 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 Basingstoke.

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.