Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Westhay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Positive impact

Supportive team

Temp-to-perm option

Lunch provided

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant for a well-established school in Somerset. The role focuses on supporting students with Autism and complex learning needs, delivering Numeracy, Literacy, Life Skills and Personal Development.

You will assist in planning, assessment and school improvement, supporting outdoor activities and creating positive relationships with families. This temp-to-perm opportunity includes a free lunch and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• A valid DBS.
• A motivated and hardworking attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teaching and learning.
• Support creative Art and play lessons, as well as outdoor activities.
• Help students overcome barriers to success.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and school improvement.

Skills

Experience with children

Motivated attitude

Job description

We are recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a well-established school in Somerset, providing support to students with Autism and complex learning needs. Some pupils also have additional sensory, physical, medical, social or emotional needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will help deliver engaging lessons covering Numeracy, Literacy, Life Skills and Personal Development.

Daily duties for Teaching Assistant

Support classroom teaching and learning.

Support creative Art and play lessons, as well as outdoor activities.

Help students overcome barriers to success.

Build positive relationships with students and families.

Contribute to planning, assessment and school improvement.

Requirements for Teaching Assistant

Previous experience working with children.

A valid DBS.

A motivated and hardworking attitude.

Benefits for Teaching Assistant

Opportunities for progression.

Make a positive impact on young lives.

Work within a lovely, supportive team.

Temp-to-perm opportunity.

Free hot or cold lunch.