Job description
Teaching Assistant
Location: Locks Heath
Salary: £12.82 to £14.72 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you passionate about making a difference in the classroom?
GSL Education are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support schools in Locks Heath.
In this Teaching Assistant role, you will assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons, work closely with students to boost their confidence and academic progress and help create a nurturing environment where every learner thrives.
Whether you’re seeking day-to-day work or a long-term opportunity, this Teaching Assistant is a flexible position offers a rewarding chance to positively impact students’ lives.
Responsibilities of a TA:
- Assist teachers in delivering high-quality lessons and maintaining a productive classroom environment.
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to students who require additional help.
- Prepare and organize classroom resources to support learning activities.
- Encourage student engagement and participation in class discussions and activities.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
- Help manage classroom behaviour, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
- Support students in developing key skills such as reading, writing, and numeracy.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students during school hours.
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or working in an educational setting is desirable.
- A relevant qualification such as CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare is advantageous.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their educational development.
- Ability to adapt to different classroom settings and student needs.
To thrive in this role, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years.
- Possess a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through 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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are dedicated to providing exceptional teaching and support staff to schools across Locks Heath.
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.