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Teaching Assistant
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long Term, Full-time
Hours: 8:30am – 3:45pm

Are you a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive primary school setting?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a welcoming school in Tower Hamlets on a long-term, full-time basis.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning and development, particularly within Year 2, providing focused SEN support and helping to maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 SEN support to pupils, tailored to individual needs.
  • Support learning activities in line with the curriculum and lesson plans.
  • Work closely with the class teacher and SEN staff to support progress.
  • Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures, and behaviour strategies.
  • Encourage engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour in pupils.
  • Contribute effectively as part of a collaborative school team.

Teaching Assistant (TA) Requirements:

  • Proven SEN experience and a good understanding of additional needs.
  • Recent school-based experience, specifically within Year 2.
  • Ability to deliver effective 1:1 SEN support.
  • Strong teamwork skills and the ability to follow school policies.
  • Good level of spoken and written English.
  • A valid enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply through GSL.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to secure a permanent contract.
  • Supportive leadership and a lovely school environment.
  • Ongoing support from dedicated GSL Education consultants.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the “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.

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