Primary Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to provide classroom support in a primary school in Eastbourne. This full-time role offers an immediate start and involves assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation, managing behaviour, and supporting the learning and development of pupils. Ideal candidates will have experience in primary education or related fields, with a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Desirable experience supporting pupils with additional needs like autism or ADHD.
• Understanding of working with pupils following EHCPs.
• Ability to foster a nurturing and safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to pupils across a range of abilities.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and behaviour management.
• Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups as directed.

Skills

Support for children

Behaviour management

Engagement strategies

Patience and calmness

Education

Experience in primary education

Job description

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Primary Teaching Assistant – Classroom Support!

Location: Eastbourne

Contract: Temporary (with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate)

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

We are currently looking to appoint a Primary Teaching Assistant (TA) to join one of our welcoming partner primary schools in Eastbourne. This is a full-time position offering immediate start and a chance to make a real impact in the classroom. You’ll be working closely with the class teacher to support the learning and development of pupils, helping to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.

This role will include a mix of general classroom support, small group work, and some 1:1 intervention where needed. Experience within primary education is ideal, but we are equally open to hearing from adaptable, enthusiastic individuals from childcare or youth work backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-class support to pupils across a range of abilities.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and behaviour management.
• Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups as directed.
• Help maintain a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Foster a nurturing and safe learning space where every child feels valued.

To be successful in this role, it is desirable if you:

• Have experience supporting children within a primary school or similar setting
• Have supported pupils with additional needs including autism, ADHD, or social, emotional and mental health challenges
• Understand how to work with pupils following EHCPs or specific support plans
• Can help create an engaging and safe learning environment
• Are calm, patient, and confident in behaviour support strategies
• Are adaptable and proactive, able to follow the lead of the teacher while offering your own insight and initiative

To work with GSL Education as a Primary TA, 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

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.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information about the position, please contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education. To apply for the role of Primary Teaching Assistant, please use the application link or visit GSL Education’s website.