Primary Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Hampshire; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK education provider is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a supportive primary school in Christchurch. This full-time role requires the TA to assist in class and provide one-on-one support to students from Year R to Year 6. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication and behaviour management skills, alongside compassion and adaptability. The role emphasizes fostering student success and well-being within a positive environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates with previous experience will be preferred.
• Compassion, patience, and empathy are highly valued.
• Strong behaviour management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students along their educational journey as a Teaching Assistant.
• Create diverse methods tailored to meet unique student needs.
• Cultivate a positive environment to enhance students' abilities.

Skills

Strong communication abilities

Behaviour management skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Flexibility

Job description

Primary School Teaching Assistant

CHRISTCHURCH

£88.94 PER DAY

Step into the field of education and pursue your goals by becoming a dedicated Teaching Assistant with GSL Education in CHRISTCHURCH. We are working with a Primary school who are seeking a full time Teaching Assistant to begin working from February half term.

This is a lovely, supportive primary school who need a TA to do a mix of full time class assistant who is also happy to do some 1:1 work with children across Year R to Year 6.

We are seeking those with strong behaviour management skills.

Full Time

8.30am to 3.30pm

Requirements

• Candidates who have previous experience will be given preference.
• Strong communication abilities are imperative.
• We highly value qualities like compassion, patience, and empathy.
• Adaptability and flexibility in various situations are essential.
• A dedication to fostering the success and well-being of students is paramount.

Responsibilities

• Support students along their educational journey as a Teaching Assistant.
• Create diverse methods tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Work closely with educators, therapists, and families to design effective support plans.
• Cultivate a positive environment to enhance social and communication abilities.
• Execute consistent interventions and engage in activities to encourage academic advancement and success.

Why Choose GSL Education?

GSL Education provides educational support nationwide in the UK. Our consultants assist candidates in securing appropriate job placements. The welfare and work-life balance of our teaching staff are of utmost importance. We uphold stringent safeguarding standards to ensure safety and protection.

To work with GSL Education, 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.

Additional Information

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection or willingness to take a course on safeguarding 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 Genevieve Currie at GSL Education as soon as possible.

Application

To work with GSL Education in the role, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.