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Join as a Teaching Assistant with MDSA Duties in Uckfield!
Job Title: Teaching Assistant with MDSA duties
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a caring and enthusiastic individual who thrives on supporting children to reach their full potential, both in and outside the classroom?
GSL Education are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant with MDSA duties for a warm and welcoming primary school in the Uckfield area. This role combines supporting pupils’ learning in the classroom with Midday Supervisory Assistant responsibilities, ensuring continuity and care throughout the school day.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values child-centred support, enjoys working collaboratively with teaching staff, and is keen to make a meaningful difference in children’s development.
About the Role / Role Overview
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work under the guidance of the class teacher to deliver learning interventions, support group activities, and provide tailored one-to-one assistance where needed. During lunchtimes, you will play an active role in supervising pupils, promoting safe play, and encouraging positive social interactions.
The role requires a kind-hearted, dependable professional who can balance classroom engagement with lunchtime supervision duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide in-class support across the primary age range, assisting with both learning and behaviour.
- Implement differentiated learning strategies tailored to individual pupil needs.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to maintain an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
- Deliver small group and one-to-one interventions when required.
- Supervise pupils during lunch breaks as part of MDSA responsibilities, ensuring safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour.
- Encourage pupil participation and independence across all school activities.
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children in a primary or EYFS setting is highly desirable.
- A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with pupils and colleagues.
- A calm, patient, and proactive approach to supporting pupils with varying needs.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates reflective of experience and responsibilities.
- Personalised guidance from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
- Access to a wide network of inclusive and supportive schools.
- A rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities to inspire young learners.
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.
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 ‘Teaching Assistant with MDSA duties’ 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.