Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Southampton
Daily Rate: £82.10 to £104.16

Start Date: September 2025

Step into your future in education with GSL Education. We’re currently recruiting passionate and driven Graduate Teaching Assistants to join vibrant schools in Southampton. If you're eager to make a real difference in the classroom while gaining hands-on experience in education, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom management, and resource development.
  • Provide tailored support to students to help them grasp challenging content.
  • Foster a supportive and positive classroom atmosphere that encourages student participation.
  • Help implement creative teaching techniques and learning interventions.
  • Play a key role in nurturing students’ confidence, well-being, and motivation.
  • Develop your skills and classroom knowledge, perfect for those aspiring to a teaching career.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Education or a related subject area.
  • Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday.
  • Enthusiastic, compassionate, and adaptable nature.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply through GSL Education).
  • A verifiable and checkable work history.
  • Team player with strong communication and initiative.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience working with children with special educational needs.
  • Knowledge of relevant SEN strategies and interventions.
  • Additional qualifications in education or psychology.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with SEN.

To work with GSL Education as a  Graduate TA, you should:

  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
  • Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Graduate TA, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.