Job description

Teaching Assistant
Location: Swanwick
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 supporting students and helping them achieve their full potential?

Do you have a commitment to creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment?

GSL Education are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join schools in Swanwick. This flexible role offers the chance to work alongside teachers, providing invaluable support to students, and making a real difference in their educational journey.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will assist in the classroom, supporting students with their learning while fostering a positive and productive atmosphere. You will play a key role in helping students develop essential skills, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed both academically and personally.

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to teachers in delivering engaging lessons and maintaining an organized classroom.
  • Assist students in small groups or one-to-one settings to enhance their learning and understanding of subjects.
  • Prepare and manage classroom materials and resources for lessons.
  • Encourage student participation in class activities and foster their confidence.
  • Monitor student progress and communicate insights to teachers.
  • Support teachers in managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a positive atmosphere.
  • Help students develop key skills such as literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking.
  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students throughout the school day.

Qualification & Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in an educational role is preferred.
  • Relevant qualifications, such as CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare, are advantageous.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • A genuine passion for supporting children’s education and personal development.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in different classroom environments.

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 Swanwick.

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.