Job description
Do you want to build the skills and confidence needed for a future career in teaching or child support? If so, this is the perfect opportunity to begin your journey in education.
Job Title: Classroom Support
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time
GSL Education are seeking a proactive and caring Classroom Support to join a vibrant mainstream primary school in Portsmouth. This full-time position is designed to offer hands-on classroom experience and will appeal to individuals looking to work closely with pupils while supporting their learning and development. You will work under the guidance of the class teacher, contributing to an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the class teacher with daily activities and learning objectives.
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils across a range of subjects.
- Help maintain a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Observe and report on pupil progress and assist with classroom assessments.
- Encourage and motivate students to reach their full potential.
Ideal Candidate Must Have:
- Previous experience in education or working with young people is desirable but not essential.
- Recent graduates and those seeking school-based experience before pursuing teacher training are strongly encouraged to apply
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with teaching staff.
- Resilience, adaptability, and a team-oriented attitude.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.82.
- Full-time working options, including part-time schedules.
- Ideal hands-on experience for aspiring teachers and educational professionals.
- Supportive consultants offering guidance, interview prep, and placement assistance.
If you're looking to make a real impact in the classroom while gaining valuable experience in education, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a school where your contribution truly matters.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Classroom Support’ 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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