Job description
Teaching Assistant
Location: Compton
Salary Scale: £ to £15 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Join GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant, where your dedication to educational excellence will contribute to an inspiring and supportive environment, enhancing the learning experience for both students and educators.
About the Role:
GSL Education are currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant for immediate placement in schools across Compton. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping a positive learning environment, encouraging collaboration between students and teachers, and supporting the overall success of our educational programs.
About the Academy:
The school in Compton is a specialist setting for children aged 7–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many pupils also present with additional challenges such as Autism, ADHD, Attachment Disorders, Anxiety, and Speech and Language difficulties. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional growth, using the THRIVE Approach to support pupils’ social and emotional well-being. This approach helps children build confidence, resilience, and adaptability, enabling them to engage more positively with both learning and everyday life. At the heart of THRIVE are nurturing relationships, combined with play and creative activities, which provide pupils with vital experiences to support their development at every stage.
Key Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:
* Assist teachers with planning and delivering engaging lessons.
* Provide personalised support to students, helping them grasp challenging concepts and excel academically.
* Foster an inclusive and positive classroom atmosphere that encourages student participation and collaboration.
* Work with colleagues to develop creative teaching strategies and resources.
* Support the social and emotional development of students to promote their overall well-being.
* Gain valuable hands-on experience in an active educational setting, ideal for those considering a teaching career.
Requirements for the Teaching Assistant role:
* A bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
* Availability to work Monday to Friday.
* A proactive, energetic, kind, and caring approach to supporting students.
* A fully verifiable work history.
* Flexibility to adapt to different teaching styles and environments.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
If you are interested in the Teaching Assistant role, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch with you shortly.
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 any of the positions mentioned above, please contact GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role, please apply via the application link or visit to apply online.