Primary Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

PAYE employment

Fortnightly pay

Free safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant

Referral scheme

Job summary

GSL Education is currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Brentwood, providing 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN.

This role involves helping the pupil access classroom activities, adapting support to individual needs, and promoting engagement, confidence and independence alongside the class teacher and support staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare or similar setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs would be beneficial.
• Patient, caring and understanding, with a positive approach to supporting individual needs.
• Confident building relationships and encouraging children's engagement.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from teaching staff.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to supporting children's development.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a primary-aged pupil with SEN.
• Help the pupil access classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Adapt support to meet the pupil's individual learning needs and abilities.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation where required.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Work alongside the class teacher and other support staff.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Engagement

Job description

GSL Education is currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Brentwood, providing 1:1 support to a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about helping pupils with additional needs access learning and develop their confidence and independence.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide consistent, individualised support throughout the school day.

The Role

Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a primary-aged pupil with SEN.

Help the pupil access classroom activities and learning tasks.

Adapt support to meet the pupil's individual learning needs and abilities.

Encourage engagement, confidence and independence.

Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation where required.

Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.

Work alongside the class teacher and other support staff.

Help maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare or similar setting.

Experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs would be beneficial.

Patient, caring and understanding, with a positive approach to supporting individual needs.

Confident building relationships and encouraging children's engagement.

Able to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from teaching staff.

Reliable, proactive and committed to supporting children's development.

We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants and candidates with relevant transferable experience.

Why Work with GSL Education?

Competitive rates of pay.

PAYE employment, with tax and National Insurance deducted at source.

Fortnightly pay.

Free training opportunities, including safeguarding, Prevent and trauma-informed practice.

A dedicated consultant to help find suitable work and support you throughout your placement.

Opportunities to work with local primary schools, Multi-Academy Trusts and independent schools.

A £250 referral scheme, subject to eligibility requirements.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks in line with education recruitment requirements.