Job description
Teaching Assistant – Spalding
Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire
Salary: £93 – £110 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time | Flexible
GSL Education is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in schools across Spalding. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people and helping them achieve their full potential.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other members of the school team to provide valuable support to pupils. You may work with individual students, small groups, or support the wider classroom, depending on the needs of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with learning activities and classroom tasks.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
- Help pupils stay focused, motivated, and engaged in their learning.
- Encourage positive behaviour and build pupils' confidence and independence.
- Assist teachers with classroom activities and preparation.
- Support pupils with SEND or additional learning needs where required.
- Build positive and supportive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
- A patient, caring, and positive approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
- A reliable and flexible approach to work.
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
What GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive daily pay
- Flexible and ongoing work opportunities.
- Opportunities to work in a variety of local schools in Spalding.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Potential for long-term and permanent roles.
Please keep in mind that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
GSL Education offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.