Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED is seeking compassionate and proactive Teaching Assistants for mainstream primary schools in Atherstone. This role involves supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD, helping them achieve educational and personal goals. Flexible work hours are available starting from June and September 2025, with rates between £89 and £95 per day depending on experience.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £100 for each candidate referred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Enhanced DBS Child workforce - on the update service.
• 2 references required to clear file.
• Experience working with pupils with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with mild to moderate SEN in a mainstream classroom.
• Implementing individual support plans alongside teachers.
• Providing tailored literacy and numeracy support.

Skills

Compassionate

Proactive

Positive behaviour support

Emotional regulation

Support with sensory needs

Education

Teaching Assistant – Level 2 Qualification

Tools

PECS

Visual timetables

Makaton

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.

£89 - £95 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 07950730581 [e-mail]

**We offer a £100 referral bonus for every candidate referred to us. (Ts & Cs apply)**