Primary Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Leicester; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Leicester are recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to work across welcoming primary schools in Loughborough. You will assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and provide 1:1 and small group support to help pupils progress.

The successful candidate will be patient, caring, and enthusiastic, with strong communication and teamwork skills and a commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing. Immediate or September starts, long term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Be patient, caring, and enthusiastic.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assist class teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Help with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Support pupil learning and development.

Skills

1:1 support

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Loughborough
Pay: £92.59 £99.84 per day (depending on experience includes rolled up holiday pay)
Start Date: Immediate / September starts available
Contract Type: Long Term / Temporary Full-time & Part-time

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking to support young learners?

GSL Education Leicester are currently recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to work across a range of supportive and welcoming primary schools in Loughborough. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual who is committed to helping children succeed in their early education.

About the Role

The successful Teaching Assistant will be working as part of a friendly and supportive school team, assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and supporting pupils learning and development.

You will play a key role in helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children in a school or similar setting
• Be patient, caring, and enthusiastic
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist with classroom activities and lesson preparation
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Additional Benefits

• Access to accredited education-relevant CPD courses
• Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of school settings
• Potential to secure a permanent position

Safeguarding & Compliance

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.

Role Summary

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils learning and development across welcoming primary schools in Loughborough. The role involves assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons, providing 1:1 and small group support, and helping create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all children can thrive.