Job description
Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Thanet, Kent
Salary: £93 - £105 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term supply
Are you a caring and motivated individual looking to build a fulfilling career as a Primary Teaching Assistant in a vibrant coastal community?
Do you have the enthusiasm and the gentle approach required to help children overcome barriers and thrive?
If so, we at GSL Education Kent want to hear from you! We are currently seeking a proactive Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Thanet. This full-time role is available to start immediately. The successful Primary Teaching Assistant will be a vital part of the classroom, working alongside teachers to create an environment where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn.
Based in Thanet, this school is known for its inclusive ethos and commitment to providing a high-quality education for every pupil. As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will be welcomed into a team that values collaboration and mutual encouragement. The school provides a stimulating learning environment where students are encouraged to be curious, confident, and resilient. Being a Primary Teaching Assistant at this school means making a genuine difference in the lives of local children, offering the academic and emotional support they need for future success.
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to:
- Work closely with class teachers to deliver an engaging and inclusive primary curriculum.
- Lead 1:1 sessions or small group activities focused on literacy, numeracy, and social development.
- Assist in monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
- Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to all school-wide safeguarding protocols.
In order to be considered for this Primary Teaching Assistant role, the candidate must:
- Have prior experience working as a Primary Teaching Assistant or in a related youth-support capacity.
- Demonstrate a sincere passion for helping young students grow both academically and personally.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills and a reliable, professional work ethic.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Meet GSL's safer recruitment background checks.
- Have a Child Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
GSL Education offers:
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Direct links to diverse primary schools across Thanet and Kent
- Access to professional development and training
- Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Kent. All of our current adverts apply to real vacancies.
To be considered for this role, please click 'apply' and submit a full (10 year), up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
For more information on this role, or other upcoming opportunities, please contact Andrew at the GSL Education Kent office.