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Teaching Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Education & Teaching
  • Essex

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong communication skills, patience, adaptability, knowledge of safeguarding, and pass all background checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
  • You will assist in lesson planning and delivery, support students' individual needs, foster positive relationships, implement behavior management, and collaborate with staff to enhance learning.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
  • Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

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 behavior management strategies.
  • As a Teaching Assistant you will collaborate with teachers and other school staff to enhance the overall learning environment.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant in Grays?

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, foster positive relationships with students, support the implementation of behavior management strategies, and collaborate with teachers and other school staff to enhance the overall learning environment.

What qualifications and skills are required for this role?

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, adaptability, a genuine passion for supporting student success, initiative, and a willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary scale for the Teaching Assistant position ranges from £80 to £100 per day, depending on experience.

What type of contract is being offered for the Teaching Assistant position?

This role is a full-time contract.

What opportunities does this position offer for professional development?

The position offers access to a CPD training library valued at over £8000, opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement, and a collaborative work environment.

What background checks are required for this role?

This role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

How can I apply for this Teaching Assistant position?

If you are interested 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 within 24 hours.

GSL Education...... Taking Learning Forward!

Human Resources
Industry
11-50
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

GSL Education is a recruitment agency specialising in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the UK. They focus on connecting educators with schools that match their skills and aspirations, ensuring a positive impact on student learning and development. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of education by supplying schools with highly qualified and passionate professionals. The purpose of GSL Education is to support the educational sector by helping schools find the best possible talent.