Job description
Looking for a Primary School Teaching Assistant in Burley!
Job Title: Primary School Teaching Assistant
Location: Burley (Ringwood)
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Are you enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning and development in a primary school environment?GSL Education are looking for a committed Primary School Teaching Assistant to help pupils in a local school in Burley (Ringwood) starting immediately.
The School:
The school has an outstanding Ofsted rating and provides a caring, therapeutic environment for students aged 5-25 with special educational needs, especially those with autism and complex learning disabilities. It aims to create a home-like atmosphere where every student can learn and grow, no matter their challenges. The focus is on helping students build confidence, independence, and social skills while fostering meaningful relationships with peers and staff. The school values each student's unique contributions and works to develop their whole selves intellectually, morally, and physically. It is committed to safety and well-being, ensuring all staff are well-trained to support the needs of the students.
About the Role:
As a Primary School Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support classroom learning and provide additional help to pupils as needed. You will help create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils across the curriculum.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
- Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive attitudes.
- Prepare and organise classroom resources and materials.
- Monitor pupil progress and share observations with teaching staff.
- Supervise pupils during breaks, lunchtimes, and activities.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and support staff to meet pupil needs.
- Promote independence and confidence in learning.
- Support extracurricular activities and school trips as required.
Requirements:
- Experience working in a UK primary school or similar setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to supporting children.
- Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or equivalent (desirable but not mandatory).
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development as a Primary School Teaching Assistant in Burley (Ringwood) and want to make a real difference in the classroom, please submit your CV today!
To work with GSL Education as a Primary School Teaching Assistant, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information or to register your interest in the "Primary School Teaching Assistant" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.