Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is actively recruiting Teaching Assistants to join partner schools across Windsor, Slough, Maidenhead, Hillingdon and West London. Roles include full-time and flexible arrangements to support pupils in both Primary and Secondary settings.

You will assist teachers with classroom activities, provide 1:1 and small-group help, and support pupils with SEN and additional needs. Safer recruitment checks are required, including Enhanced DBS with Update Service.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, education or similar setting.
• Confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, enthusiastic and committed to helping pupils succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities inside the classroom.
• Assist teachers with group activities and resource preparation.
• Provide 1:1 support for pupils who need extra help.
• Support safeguarding and behavior management under supervision.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Classroom activities

SEN experience

Job description

Teaching Assistants - Windsor, Slough, Maidenhead, Hillingdon & West London - Immediate Starts

GSL Education are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a range of supportive and welcoming schools across Windsor, Slough, Maidenhead, Hillingdon and West London, with positions available for an immediate start.

We have opportunities across Primary and Secondary settings, with both full-time and flexible roles available. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, an aspiring educator looking to gain valuable school-based experience, or have experience supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Our partner schools are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals who can provide effective support to pupils both inside and outside the classroom. You may be supporting individual students, working with small groups, assisting teachers with classroom activities, or providing additional support to pupils with SEN and additional learning needs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people in a school, education or similar setting


• Be confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis


• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Be patient, enthusiastic and committed to helping pupils succeed


• Have a positive approach to behaviour management


• Have experience supporting children with SEN (desirable but not essential)


• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Please note:

All applicants will be required to complete the necessary safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

If you are looking for your next Teaching Assistant opportunity across Berkshire or West London, GSL Education can offer a variety of positions to suit your experience, availability and career goals.