Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

Position: Higher-Level Teaching Assistant
Salary Range: £17,000 - £19,000 per annum
Location: Hampshire
Start Date: January 2025
Working Hours: Full-time (8:30am-3:30pm), Permanent

GSL Education is currently helping a well know secondary school in the Hampshire area to appoint a Lead Teaching Assistant.

The school is a vibrant and inclusive community where staff, students, and parents work together to achieve excellence. Built on values of inclusivity, wellbeing, and high expectations, it provides a safe and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. With a strong focus on respect, responsibility, and kindness, the school fosters personal growth and celebrates achievements. Offering a broad, balanced, and flexible curriculum, it equips students with the skills needed for success and happiness beyond school. Recognised nationally for its innovative approaches and outstanding care, the school creates a nurturing space where every child is valued and supported.

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing support to the other Teaching Assistants, contributing to the growth and development of students of Key stage 3 & 4. While the school primarily caters to mainstream education, you will be supporting students with Special Education Needs; especially with Behavioural Needs, ADHD, Physical Challenges and Autism on a 1:1 or small group basis. Hence, prior experience or knowledge of SEN and sign language is mandatory. The ideal candidate for the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant role will possess relevant experience, leadership abilities, and love for young students.  

Key Responsibilities:

• The primary focus will be on providing personalised support to students, reinforcing concepts, and assisting in their academic journey for a well-rounded educational experience.
• Play a pivotal role in creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere, actively promoting positive behaviour, and contributing to the development of a supportive school community.
• Contribute to the organisation and preparation of teaching materials, ensuring that the classroom is well-equipped to facilitate effective learning—a fundamental aspect of the Academic Support Assistant's role in a secondary school setting.
• Work closely with teaching staff and coordinate with the teaching assistants, fostering a collaborative spirit that enriches the educational environment and contributes to the overall success of the school.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills both in verbal and sign language.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to cater to various exceptional learning styles.
• Empathy and patience in working with primary students with exceptional needs.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment.
• Patience, kindness and resilience to deal with children with behavioural needs or SEN.
• Certification of British Sign Language Level 3 or Makaton.

To work with GSL Education as an Academic Support Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Possess an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education.

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service, and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or seeking a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped numerous candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to excel in roles ranging from Specialist Support Staff to Senior Leadership positions.

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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this role, please contact Harry Davies at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.