Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Leicester; Atherstone; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs in mainstream primary schools across Atherstone. The role involves working closely with teachers to implement support plans and help children develop socially and emotionally. This temporary position may lead to a permanent role for the right candidate.

Benefits

GBP100 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEN.
• Enhanced DBS Child workforce required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with mild to moderate SEN in mainstream classrooms.
• Provide tailored literacy and numeracy support.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

Skills

Compassionate

Proactive

Positive behaviour encouragement

Emotional regulation

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Tamworth, Atherstone and Nuneaton

Hours: 8:30am- 3:30pm (day to day, short & long term) Required from June and September 2025.

GBP89 - GBP95 day depending on experience.

We are seeking compassionate and proactive Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream primary schools in Atherstone, supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs.

This role involves working both 1:1 and in small groups with children across Reception to Year 6, helping them access learning and develop socially and emotionally within the classroom environment.

About the role:

• Supporting pupils with mild to moderate SEN within a mainstream classroom
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement individual support plans
• Providing tailored literacy and numeracy support through intervention groups
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation through consistent and nurturing approaches
• Helping children develop confidence, independence, and social skills
• Supporting pupils with sensory or communication needs (PECS, visual timetables, Makaton training can be provided)
• Occasional support with personal care, where required
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff and parents
  

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS Child workforce - Must be on the update service. (We can assist you with a DBS if you do not have one)
• 2x References are a must in order to clear your file with GSL.
• Teaching Assistant Level 2 Qualification or similar.

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All our roles are subject to relevant checks and procedures. Our advertised teaching roles relate to real vacancies that exist at our client schools.

This is a Temp role but will become permanent for the right candidate.

For further information on the role, please contact Sharan on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

We offer a GBP100 referral bonus for every candidate referred to us. (Ts & Cs apply)