Primary Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Inclusive employer

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to join our team in Greater London, supporting pupils in a classroom setting. The role involves helping with literacy, numeracy, and group activities, and requires a DBS check and safeguarding awareness.

Ideal candidates may have prior experience with children, but those new to the field are welcome. You will work closely with teachers and school staff to promote positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of working with children is desirable but not necessary.
• A Clear Enhanced DBS check.
• GCSEs in Maths and English at A*-C or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

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

1-to-1 support

Behaviour management

Literacy support

Classroom assistance

Education

GCSE Maths A*-C

GCSE English A*-C

Job description

PRIMARY TEACHING ASSISTANT

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!

Teaching Assistant duties

• 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

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