Learning Support Assistant

GSL Education; Wickford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

CPD training library (£8000 value)

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Meaningful impact on young lives

Job summary

GSL Education in the UK is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant) for Wickford to support students within the classroom.

You will work closely with teachers to plan and deliver lessons, assist individuals or small groups, and help maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.

This role requires safeguarding knowledge; enhanced DBS checks are required; contribute to student wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting student success.
• Initiative and a willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide support to individual students or small groups based on learning needs.
• Foster positive relationships with students and promote wellbeing and engagement.
• Support behaviour management strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to enhance the learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Team collaboration

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating an inclusive and positive learning experience for students. Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will provide valuable support to students who may require additional assistance. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our students' educational journey and contribute to the school's overall success.

Learning Support Assistant - Teaching Assistant - TA - Education and Training

Position:Teaching Assistant

Location: Wickford

Salary Scale:£93 - £120 per Day (Depending on Experience)

Contract Type:Full-time

Responsibilities:

• As a Teaching Assistant you will assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide support to individual students or small groups based on their learning needs.
• As a Teaching Assistant you will foster positive relationships with students, promoting their well-being and engagement.
• Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies.
• As a Teaching Assistant you will collaborate with teachers and other school staff to enhance the overall learning environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting student success.
• Initiative and a willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses, at GSL we support your professional development!
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives

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.