Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant 
Location: Boscombe  
Salary: £76.92 - £95.68 per day (Depending on experience) 
Start date: January 2025 

Contract type: Full Time/Part time 

GSL Education are looking for a committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join an exceptional school in Boscombe. You will work closely with students to help them engage with their learning in a way that suits their unique needs, fostering an environment where they can grow academically and emotionally. If you are passionate about providing tailored support to students with individual learning needs and want to have a meaningful impact on their education, this could be the ideal role for you. 

Responsibilities: 

 As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will: 

  • Provide individual support to a student, ensuring they can access the curriculum. 

  • Help the student develop both academic and social skills. 

  • Encourage and promote positive behaviour and engagement in lessons. 

  • Track the student’s progress and assist in reporting development to the teaching staff. 

  • Foster a supportive, inclusive environment for the student to thrive in. 

  • Collaborate with teachers to create personalised learning plans and activities. 

Requirements: 

 As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant Role, you should have: 

  • Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential). 

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

  • Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to the needs of the student. 

  • A commitment to providing high-quality support to students. 

  • Willingness to undergo all necessary safeguarding checks. 

Why Join GSL Education? 

  • Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions. 

  • Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities. 

  • Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students. 

  • Continuous support from a dedicated consultant. 

  • Make a significant difference in the lives of students, helping them to achieve their educational goals and reach their full potential. 

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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check  

For more information or to register your interest in the 1:1 Teaching Assistant 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. 

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.