Teaching Assistant

GSL EDUCATION; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive educational environment as a Teaching Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in helping post-16 pupils with Additional Needs. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with learners, providing personalized support and contributing to their academic success. You will thrive in a fast-paced setting, engaging with diverse needs and abilities while fostering a positive learning atmosphere. If you are passionate about education and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience supporting post-16 pupils or willingness to learn.
• Strong rapport building and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to learners with Additional Needs.
• Assist in tailored educational plans and in-class support.

Skills

Supporting learners with Additional Needs

Building rapport

Organizational skills

Calm and positive attitude

Proactive approach

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a Special Educational Needs department in a high performing college in Newcastle.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with post-16 pupils aged 16 to 19. In this role, you will be providing 1:1 support to a Learner with Additional Needs. You will provide in-class support, assisting with tailored educational plans to meet the diverse needs and abilities of each pupil. You will work in a busy, friendly, and supportive department where no 2 days will be the same! This is a great place to be a Teaching Assistant!

We are accepting applications from those with education experience but please apply if you have any of the following experience:

• Challenging SEN Provisions
• Youth/Community/Social services
• Residential Support
• Ex-Military/Police/Prison/Security services
• Mental Health Support Services (including CRISIS or Suicide prevention)
• Sports Coaching
• Any relevant voluntary roles

Candidates with a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification are also encouraged to apply!

Person Specification for our Teaching Assistant Role:

• Experienced in supporting learners in this age group or the desire to
• Great rapport builder
• Good level of academic ability
• Calm, kind, and positive - very proactive
• Organised and able to take instruction
• Can participate in, manage, and assist struggling pupils in small intervention groups or 1:1 academic sessions
• A Clear Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or the willingness to complete an immediate application
• Check-able work history

We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and who can prosper in a highly effective, fast-paced environment.

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.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the North East. For more information or to register your interest in this role, please click ‘apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.