Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Basingstoke
Salary Range: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start: ASAP
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you eager to ignite a passion for learning in young minds and create a transformative impact in their educational journey?
GSL Education Southampton Branch are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join an innovative school in Basingstoke. If you possess patience, motivation, and a readiness to make an immediate impact in the classroom, we invite you to apply!
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be an integral part of the educational team, supporting teachers in creating a positive and engaging learning environment. Your role will involve assisting with lesson preparation, providing support to students, and fostering a nurturing atmosphere for their development. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners!
Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant:
* Provide individualised attention to students, ensuring their specific learning needs are addressed and helping them stay engaged with the lesson material.
* Work alongside teachers to prepare and deliver lesson plans that cater to a variety of learning styles, ensuring all students remain actively involved.
* Contribute to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and encouraged to participate.
* Regularly track student progress, noting areas of improvement or concern, and provide teachers with constructive feedback to help tailor future lessons.
* Help supervise students during activities outside the classroom, ensuring their safety and well-being during break times and extracurricular activities.
Requirements of the Teaching Assistant:
* Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant (preferred but not essential).
* Be passionate about supporting children's education and development.
* Possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
* Any relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are an advantage but not essential.
Benefits:
* Competitive Pay: Earn between £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience).
* Immediate Start: Begin teaching straight away in a supportive and dynamic school environment.
* Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
* Cultural Engagement: Teach languages in a way that fosters global understanding and communication.
* Positive School Culture: Work in a school that promotes collaboration, student well-being, and continuous improvement.
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.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Teaching Assistant’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Basingstoke!
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. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Southampton.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Teaching Assistant’ in a school 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.