Primary Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Lewisham, London is seeking a friendly Teaching Assistant to support teachers with classroom learning and behaviour management.

You will provide 1-to-1 and small-group support, assist with literacy and numeracy, prepare learning resources, supervise pupils, and help maintain an organised learning environment. A DBS check and safeguarding knowledge are essential, with GCSEs in Maths and English.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of working with children is desirable but not necessary.
• A Clear Enhanced DBS check is required.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) are required.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom learning and behaviour management.
• Provide 1-to-1 and small-group support, including for SEND pupils.
• Assist with literacy, numeracy, reading and classroom activities.
• Prepare learning resources and help maintain an organised classroom.
• Supervise pupils during lessons, break times, lunch and school activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and pupil wellbeing.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school policies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff.

Skills

Experience with children

DBS check

GCSE Maths/English

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

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Looking for work in a classroom but don’t have the experience? Have you recently graduated and want to kickstart your career? A teaching assistant role could be perfect for you! I’m currently working with many primary schools in Lewisham, who are looking for warm, caring and reliable support staff. If this is you, please get in touch!

• - Support teachers with classroom learning and behaviour management.
• - Provide 1-to-1 and small-group support, including for SEND pupils.
• - Assist with literacy, numeracy, reading and classroom activities.
• - Prepare learning resources and help maintain an organised classroom.
• - Supervise pupils during lessons, break times, lunch and school activities.
• - Promote positive behaviour, engagement and pupil wellbeing.
• - Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school policies.
• - Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff.

Role Requirements

• - Relevant experience of working with children is desirable but not necessary
• - A Clear Enhanced DBS check
• - GCSE A*-C or equivalent in Maths and English
• - A strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
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Why work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant?

• - We are an established and trusted education recruitment company with over two decades of experience supporting candidates and schools.
• - Work with a team of specialist education consultant, many of whom have teaching experience themselves.
• - Personalised support and guidance throughout your job search and interviews
• - We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
• - Competitive pay rates