Job description
Job Title:- Teaching Assistant
Job Description:-
GSL Education currently seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to fill day-to-day, short-term, and long-term positions within school hours. As these roles are on a supply basis, they offer exceptional flexibility to accommodate your busy life. If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now.
Responsibilities:-
•Work with groups of children aged between 1 and 11 (Nursery, Early Years to Year 6) to support their learning.
•Follow instructions and guidance provided by the class teacher.
•Ensure children's safety both in and out of the classroom.
•Supervise children during playtime and lunchtime.
•Prepare classroom materials, including cutting, sticking, photocopying, and laminating.
•Observe and provide feedback to the class teacher regarding children's learning.
•Effectively manage off-task behaviours.
Requirements:-
•Hold Teaching Assistant Level 1, 2, or 3 qualifications are desirable but not essential.
•Be an excellent and inspirational class practitioner, with children's well-being at the forefront of all actions.
•Have high expectations for pupils' achievement and behaviour.
•Possess excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
•Previous experience working with children or adults in a caring capacity.
•Demonstrate transferrable skills such as teamwork, initiative, flexibility, adaptability, remaining calm under pressure, caring, and helpfulness.
•Right to work in the UK.
•Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Can apply for one through GSL Education)
•All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa.
Benefits:-
•Competitive rates of pay.
•Flexible work schedules tailored to your needs.
•Recommend a Friend Scheme – earn £100 per referral.
•Dedicated Account Manager with strong relationships with schools in your area.
•Opportunity to go permanent positions.
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.