As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils throughout the school day. You will assist with learning activities, help individual pupils and small groups, and provide encouragement with both academic and pastoral needs. Depending on the year group, you may support children across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 while helping to maintain a positive and well-structured classroom.

This is a school-based classroom support role, rather than a PE teaching or sports delivery position. You will work alongside teaching staff to support pupils in lessons, help manage behaviour and provide cover supervision when required. Your sporting background can bring useful transferable skills such as resilience, structure, communication and positive behaviour management, but supporting learning and pupils is the main focus of the role.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers to support pupils with special educational needs across the school day. You may provide one-to-one or small-group assistance, help pupils access classroom activities and support their communication, learning and behaviour.

Your experience in sport can be particularly useful when encouraging structure, resilience, teamwork and positive behaviour. You will not be expected to deliver PE or sports sessions as part of the main role.

As a Classroom Supervisor, you will oversee classes when the usual teacher is unavailable, ensuring students understand and complete their assigned work. You will supervise pupils across different subjects, manage classroom behaviour and provide encouragement where needed.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for supervising classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 when teachers are unavailable. You will deliver pre-prepared work, maintain positive classroom behaviour and help students stay on task across a range of subjects.

Looking for flexible Nursery work that fits around you? GSL Education are currently recruiting for Nursery Assistants, Nursery Nurses and Early Years Practitioners to join our flexible supply team, working across a range of nurseries and Early Years settings throughout Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity if you're looking for flexible childcare work, want to choose the days you work, or would like to gain experience across different nursery settings. We

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring students remain focused and engaged when their usual teacher is unavailable. You will deliver pre-prepared work, manage classroom behaviour and support students across different subjects and departments.