Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary Range: £90-£100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start time: ASAP
Contract: Full-time and Long-Term
Working Hours: 8:30 am to 3:45 pm
Are you a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (TA) with experience working with primary-aged children? Do you have a strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and phonics support strategies?
If so, GSL Education are seeking a committed and energetic Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a thriving and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets. This is a wonderful chance for a passionate individual to contribute to pupils’ learning and growth in a warm and supportive school environment.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant (TA), you will play a key role in supporting pupils across different year groups, working closely with class teachers to enhance learning. A strong understanding of the primary curriculum, especially phonics instruction, is essential for helping young learners develop their literacy skills. Your responsibilities will include delivering phonics interventions and providing individual and small-group support, ensuring all students receive the guidance they need to succeed.
Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant (TA):
- Provide tailored support to pupils, both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
- Support teachers in delivering the primary curriculum, adapting learning materials to suit individual needs.
- Assist with classroom management to create an inclusive and structured learning environment.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers to help inform lesson planning.
- Foster positive relationships with pupils, promoting confidence and engagement in learning.
- Assist children with additional learning needs, ensuring they receive appropriate support.
- Encourage and support pupils’ social and emotional well-being, helping them develop essential life skills.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and parents to support pupils’ holistic development.
Requirements of the Teaching Assistant (TA):
- Primary school-based experience is essential, particularly within the context of working with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in working with children who have a variety of learning needs, including but not limited to Autism, ADHD and Learning Disabilities.
- Use child-centred approach.
- Able to support on a 1:1 basis.
- A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3) or equivalent experience.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
If you are a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) with a passion for helping students achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay (£90 - £100 per day) in line with industry standards.
- Potential to secure a permanent contract.
- Competitive daily rate.
- Lovely school to work in.
If you are a passionate individual with the right experience and the desire to support children in their educational journey, we want to hear from you. Join GSL Education and take the next step in your career as a Teaching Assistant (TA) in Tower Hamlets!
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, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Teaching Assistant (TA)’ 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.