Job description
Teaching Assistant
Location: Spilsby
Salary: £100–£115 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you passionate about supporting children in their learning and development?
GSL Education Lincoln Branch are seeking a caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to work in schools across Spilsby.
As a Teaching Assistant (TA), you will work alongside teachers to provide classroom support, encourage pupil participation and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment. You will play an important role in supporting pupils’ academic progress, confidence and social development, adapting your approach to meet their individual needs.
Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:
- Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who require additional assistance.
- Help prepare learning materials, classroom resources and activities.
- Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and positive learning habits.
- Support pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND, where required.
- Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, organised classroom.
- Assist pupils with their social, emotional and communication development.
- Monitor pupils’ engagement and progress, sharing observations with the class teacher.
- Encourage inclusion, cooperation and positive relationships among pupils.
- Follow school policies and contribute to a supportive learning environment.
Requirements of a Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
- A patient, caring and proactive approach to supporting pupils.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff.
- Confidence in supporting pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
- Relevant qualifications, such as CACHE or an NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning, are desirable but not essential.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one
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 Lincolnshire.
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.