Teaching Assistant

Gsl Education; Rainham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Supportive environment

Career development

Impact on students

Job summary

Gsl Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Rainham to join our supportive education team. You will work closely with teachers to plan and deliver engaging lessons and provide targeted support to students as needed.

The role requires strong communication, patience, and a genuine passion for helping pupils succeed. You will help foster a positive learning environment and support behaviour management in line with safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and adaptability.
• Willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Support individual students or small groups based on learning needs.
• Foster positive relationships with students, promoting their well-being and engagement.
• Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to enhance the learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating an inclusive and positive learning experience for students. Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will provide valuable support to students who may require additional assistance. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational journey of our students and contribute to the overall success of the school.

Learning Support Assistant - Teaching Assistant - TA - Education and Training

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Rainham

Salary Scale: £85-£115

Contract Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

• As a Teaching Assistant you will assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide support to individual students or small groups based on their learning needs.
• As a Teaching Assistant you will foster positive relationships with students, promoting their well‑being and engagement.
• Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies.
• As a Teaching Assistant you will collaborate with teachers and other school staff to enhance the overall learning environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting student success.
• Initiative and a willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses, at GSL we support your professional development!
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives

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.