Job description
Job Title: Academic Support Assistant
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: £12.83 per hour
Start Date: Immediate/ Easter 2025 start
Contract: Full-time, permanent (part-time can also be arranged for the right candidate)
Are you passionate about supporting young learners in a primary school setting?
GSL Education are inviting applications for an Academic Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary mainstream school in Portsmouth. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to children's academic growth while gaining valuable experience in an inclusive and well-resourced environment.
About the Role:
As an Academic Support Assistant, you will play a key role in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Working closely with teachers and SEN staff, you will provide targeted academic support, assist with classroom activities, and help students build confidence in their learning journey.
Responsibilities of the Academic Support for Secondary:
- Provide academic support to pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2, tailoring assistance to individual learning needs.
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and differentiated activities.
- Support children with additional learning needs, ensuring they receive the necessary interventions.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere where all pupils feel encouraged to reach their full potential.
- Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and SENCOs.
- Supervise small group activities and one-to-one interventions when required.
- Promote positive behaviour and social development within the school environment.
Requirements of the Academic Support for Secondary: To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Previous experience working with children in an educational, tutoring, or support capacity is desirable.
- A strong academic background and a passion for helping children succeed.
- Ability to engage and motivate young learners in an educational setting.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting learning in a dynamic school environment.
- 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:
- Enjoy an hourly rate with opportunities for professional development.
- A rewarding role within a vibrant and supportive school community.
- A dedicated consultant providing guidance and support throughout your placement.
- A fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in primary education.
If you are enthusiastic about education and eager to support primary school students in achieving their best, we would love to hear from you!
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’ in a primary schoolrole, 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.
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