Job description
Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary: £93 - £105 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term supply
Are you a patient and dedicated individual looking to build a rewarding career as a Primary Teaching Assistant in a thriving market town community?
Do you have the nurturing approach and creative energy required to help children overcome challenges and reach their full potential?
If so, we at GSL Education Kent want to hear from you! We are currently seeking a proactive Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Ashford. This full-time role is available to start immediately. The successful Primary Teaching Assistant will be an essential part of the classroom, working alongside teachers to create an environment where every child feels safe, valued, and motivated to learn.
Based in Ashford, this school is known for its inclusive culture and commitment to providing a high-quality education for all pupils. As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will be welcomed into a team that prides itself on collaboration and mutual respect. The school offers a dynamic learning environment where students are encouraged to be curious, resilient, and confident. Being a Primary Teaching Assistant at this school means making a real difference in the lives of local children, providing the academic and emotional foundations they need for the future.
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to:
* Work hand-in-hand with class teachers to deliver an engaging and inclusive primary curriculum.
* Lead 1:1 sessions or small group activities focused on literacy, numeracy, and social skills development.
* Assist in monitoring student progress and providing constructive feedback to teaching staff.
* Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to all school-wide safeguarding protocols.
To be considered for this role, the candidate must:
* Have prior experience working as a Primary Teaching Assistant or in a related youth-support capacity.
* Demonstrate a sincere passion for helping young students grow both academically and personally.
* Exhibit excellent communication skills and a reliable, professional work ethic.
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Meet GSL's safer recruitment background checks.
* Have a Child Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
GSL Education offers:
* Competitive daily rates of pay
* Direct links to diverse primary schools across Ashford and Kent
* Access to professional development and training
* Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs
Please be advised that this Primary Teaching Assistant role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.