Job description
Job Title: Academic Support Assistant
Location: Southampton
Salary: £12.83 per hour
Start: Immediate vacancy/ Easter 2025 Start
Contract: Full-time/Permanent
Do you possess the skills to provide tailored assistance, helping learners overcome challenges and achieve their full potential?
If so, GSL Education are seeking a committed Academic Support Assistant to join a distinguished secondary school in Southampton. This role offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to pursue a career in education, including university students eager to develop practical teaching experience.
About the Role/Role Overview
As an Academic Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting students with their learning, working closely with teachers to enhance the overall classroom experience. Your primary responsibility will be to provide targeted academic support to students, helping them to overcome learning barriers and reach their full potential. This role is particularly suited to individuals who are passionate about education and keen to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic school setting.
Academic Support Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide academic support to students in both one-to-one and small-group settings.
- Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation.
- Support students with additional learning needs to ensure equal access to education.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and classroom resources.
- Promote positive behaviour management and uphold school policies.
Academic Support Assistant Requirements: To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A relevant qualification in education, psychology, or a related field (desirable but not essential).
- Prior experience as an Academic Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or within a similar educational setting is desirable but not essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, staff and parents.
- A proactive and patient approach to supporting learners with varying abilities and educational needs.
- A solid understanding of the UK curriculum and academic expectations across different key stages.
- The ability to motivate and inspire students, fostering a growth mindset towards learning.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.83 per hour.
- Flexible working opportunities within a well-established secondary school.
- Dedicated support from GSL Education’s expert recruitment consultants.
- An ideal role for those considering a future in teaching or educational support.
If you are an ambitious and committed individual ready to contribute to a thriving educational environment, we invite you to apply.
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 ‘Academic Support 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.