Primary Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Brighton; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant for one of our partner schools in Eastbourne. This full-time, temporary role offers the potential to become permanent. The successful candidate will provide classroom support, ensuring an inclusive and vibrant learning environment while fostering pupil growth.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a primary school setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of autism, ADHD, and EHCPs is a plus.
• Successful candidates must have a background in safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to pupils across several abilities.
• Assist class teacher with lesson preparation.
• Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups.

Skills

Behaviour support

Communication

Nurturing

Adaptability

Inclusivity

Education

Experience in primary education

Relevant childcare qualifications

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant Classroom Support!

Location: Eastbourne

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

Hours: Full-time

Pay: £89 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)

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.