Job description
Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Winchester
Salary: £14.24 per hour
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to support children in reaching their full potential?
GSL Education Hampshire & Dorset SEN branch are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Winchester, providing valuable classroom support and helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
The successful Teaching Assistant will work alongside teachers and other support staff to assist students with their academic, social, and emotional development. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, encourage active participation in lessons, and help ensure every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.
Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:
- Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with varying learning needs.
- Assist pupils with classroom activities, learning resources, and educational tasks.
- Promote positive behaviour and encourage student engagement and confidence.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
- Support students with SEND where appropriate, adapting activities to meet individual needs.
- Prepare classroom materials and assist with lesson organisation.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support student development.
Requirements of a Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience working with children or young people in a school or similar setting is desirable.
- CACHE Level 2 or 3, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or an equivalent qualification is desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
- Patient, caring, and adaptable approach to supporting learning.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A genuine passion for supporting children's education and wellbeing.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply via GSL Education.
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 Hampshire & Dorset.
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.