Job description
Start Date: ASAP
Hourly Pay: £ - £;
Contract: Full-time
Location: Dibden Perlieu
GSL Education is hiring Higher Level Teaching Assistants for mainstream Primary Schools based in Dibden Perlieu. As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will be working within the class to support the class teachers with their lessons, you will be working alongside a team of support staff in the class. Previous experience in a similar role is desired but not essential.
As the HLTA, you will be expected to:
• Have excellent team spirit and good behaviour management skills
• Be passionate about teaching and have a strong command of the curriculum
• 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
What We’re Looking For:
• A genuine interest in working with students who have a variety of additional needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently.
• Calm under pressure.
• Experience in the classroom would be an advantage.
The ideal applicant will have:
• At least 6 months experience of working with children or in a school
• HLTA Qualification or an Undergraduate degree in Education
• A real passion for education and improving the attainment of pupils
• Bundles of creativity for stimulating and engaging pupils
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 this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit to apply online.