Teaching Assistant with MDSA duties

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

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a Teaching Assistant with MDSA duties in Eastbourne. This role involves supporting students in the classroom and ensuring their safety during lunch times. Ideal candidates will have a nurturing approach and experience in educational settings, with opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Dedicated consultant support throughout placement

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational or care setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• Willingness to assist with personal care if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to individual pupils and small groups under teacher direction.
• Supervise pupils during lunch and break times, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Encourage and promote positive behaviour and engagement during lessons.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Proactivity

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant with MDSA duties

Job Title: Teaching Assistant with MDSA duties
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you have a nurturing attitude and enjoy supporting children both in the classroom and during lunchtime?

GSL Education are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant with MDSA (Midday Supervisory Assistant) duties for a school in Eastbourne. This full-time role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about making a difference in children's daily school experience, providing support with learning during lessons and ensuring a safe and positive environment during breaks.

About the School: The school offers a supportive and inclusive setting where every child is encouraged to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Staff work collaboratively and are committed to creating a respectful and structured learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide in-class support to individual pupils and small groups under teacher direction.
• Assist with preparing learning materials and supporting differentiated instruction.
• Encourage and promote positive behaviour and engagement during lessons.
• Supervise pupils during lunch and break times, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Support the emotional and social development of pupils throughout the school day.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children in an educational or care setting (preferred).
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to assist with personal care if required.
• Anenhanced DBScertificate on the update service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
• A supportive role that combines classroom support with pupil wellbeing.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placement.

If you're an enthusiasticTeaching Assistant (TA), looking for your next role inEastbourne, we’d love to hear from you.

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 are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for thisTeaching Assistant (TA) role, please click‘apply now’to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.