Position: Secondary Teaching Assistant Salary Range: £12.82 per hour Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire Start Date: January 2025 Working Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm GSL Education is supporting a local school in seeking an individual to join a warm and inviting secondary school in Portsmouth. The school is a vibrant, inclusive community where respect, wellbeing, and high expectations guide everything. Students are supported to achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing environment that values kindness and celebrates success. With a flexible, engaging curriculum, the school equips students with the skills and confidence needed for life beyond education. The ideal Teaching Assistant candidate will possess relevant experience, eager to work with children who are struggling and genuine love for them. Key Responsibilities: Actively participate in classroom activities, collaborating with teachers to enhance the learning experience for secondary school students. Focus on providing personalised support to students Play a pivotal role in creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere, actively promoting positive behaviour, and contributing to the development of a supportive school community. Contribute to the organisation and preparation of teaching materials, ensuring that the classroom is well-equipped to facilitate effective learning—a fundamental aspect of the Academic Support Assistant's role in a secondary school setting. Work closely with teaching staff and fellow Learning Support Assistants, fostering a collaborative spirit that enriches the educational environment To apply for this position, please submit your resume To work with GSL Education as an Academic Support 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 Harry Davies at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online