Job description
Work as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Moordown!
Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Moordown
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Are you passionate about supporting children in achieving their full potential? Do you want to make a meaningful difference by providing tailored support to pupils in a classroom environment?GSL Education are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with pupils in Moordown starting immediately.
The School:
The school is a warm, inclusive community rooted in Christian values, where every child is recognised and supported as a unique individual. With a good Ofsted rating and high-quality teaching, they deliver an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that nurtures both academic achievement and personal growth. The school is strongly committed to inclusion, offering a graduated approach to supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), from high-quality in-class support to targeted and specialist interventions. Early identification, close partnerships with parents, and staff training ensure that all pupils—regardless of need—are able to thrive. Extensive facilities and a focus on holistic development enable every child to grow in confidence, character, and capability, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to society.
About the Role:
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with a pupil to support their learning, social development, and well-being. You will collaborate closely with teachers and other staff to ensure the pupil receives personalised assistance tailored to their needs.
Your responsibilities will be:
- Provide one-to-one support to the assigned pupil throughout the school day.
- Assist in implementing individual learning plans and interventions.
- Support the pupil’s social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and support staff.
- Prepare and organise classroom resources as required.
- Monitor pupil progress and report observations to teaching staff.
- Encourage independence and confidence in learning.
- Assist with personal care or mobility support if needed.
- Supervise the pupil during breaks or lunchtime where necessary.
- Participate in school trips and extracurricular activities with the pupil.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children in a UK school or similar setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting children.
- Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent (desirable but not mandatory).
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
If you are passionate about providing one-to-one support to students and are eager to make a meaningful contribution to their learning and development as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Moordown, we encourage you to submit your CV today!
To work with GSL Education as a 1:1 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 "1:1 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.