Job description
Job Title: Pupil's Assistant
Location: Gosport, Hampshire
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Considering a Future in Education? Start as a Pupil’s Assistant and Build Valuable Classroom Experience!
Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners? Are you a student, graduate, or someone looking for a meaningful role in education? If you're enthusiastic, patient, and ready to learn, this opportunity in Gosport could be your ideal starting point.
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a Pupil’s Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Gosport. This is a full-time role that offers hands-on classroom experience, supporting children’s learning and development. Whether you're exploring a future in teaching or simply enjoy working with children, this role will provide you with valuable exposure to the primary education setting.
Pupil’s Assistant Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with their daily learning tasks under the direction of the class teacher.
- Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce understanding and promote engagement.
- Assist in managing pupil behaviour in a positive and constructive manner.
- Prepare classroom materials and assist in general administrative tasks.
- Encourage pupil participation, independence, and social interaction.
- Provide support for pupils with additional needs or learning difficulties.
Pupil’s Assistant Requirements: To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, is desirable. A background in child development, education, or similar fields will also be considered.
- Previous experience working as a teaching assistant or in a similar capacity, supporting children in a classroom environment, is essential.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with pupils and staff.
- Ability to build rapport with children and create a safe, supportive learning environment.
- A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to a busy classroom setting.
- 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).
- Recent graduates and those seeking school-based experience before pursuing teacher training are strongly encouraged to apply
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.83 per hour.
- Refer a friend and receive a £100 bonus after they complete 5 days through GSL.
- Dedicated support from GSL Education’s expert recruitment consultants.
- An ideal role for those considering a future in teaching or educational support.
If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on a fulfilling and rewarding role as a Pupil’s Assistant, please submit your CV or contact GSL Education for further details.
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 ‘Pupil’s 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.