Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Upper Beeding
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development in a primary school setting?
GSL Education are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Upper Beeding. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact on children's educational journey while working as part of a dedicated teaching team.
About the Role: As a Teaching Assistant, you'll provide essential support across the primary classroom, helping children aged 4-11 with their learning and development. You'll work alongside qualified teachers to ensure every child receives the individual attention they need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide general classroom support and assist with daily learning activities
* Support individual children and small groups with their learning
* Help prepare learning materials and resources for lessons
* Encourage participation and help pupils stay focused and engaged
* Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff
* Support children's social and emotional development
Job Requirements:
* Some experience working with children (in school, childcare, or community settings)
* A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Willingness to learn and support diverse learning needs
* Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
What We Offer:
* Daily pay ranging from £90 to £100
* Friendly and supportive consultants to guide you through your placement
* Valuable classroom experience in a primary setting
* A chance to truly make a difference in the lives of young learners
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 about the position, please contact Georgia Haran at GSL Education.
To register your interest in the Teaching Assistant role, 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.