Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Making a Difference in a Primary School in Southampton!

Position: Teaching Assistant

Salary Range: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour
Location: Southampton
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young learners? Do you possess the skills to support positive behaviour in a school setting? If so, GSL Education is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a school in Southampton.
About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in promoting positive behaviour and fostering a supportive learning environment for students. This includes supporting with their education, but also their holistic development, such as students’ communication, social skills and independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting teachers in implementing behaviour management strategies.
• Providing one-on-one/Small group work support to students.
• Collaborating with the school's SENCO and other professionals to create tailored intervention plans.
• Supporting the overall well-being of students and contributing to a positive school ethos.

Desirable experience and qualifications:

• Relevant experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies and their application in a school environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient and empathetic approach to supporting students with diverse needs.
• Relevant qualifications in education or psychology would be advantageous.

To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant, 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 Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.