Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Salary: £75 - £100 per day
Start: ASAP/September 2024

GSL Education is seeking proactive and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

Job Summary: Primary Teaching Assistants play a vital role in supporting teachers and students in the primary phase, assisting with educational activities, providing pastoral care, and helping to create a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support teachers in delivering lessons and implementing educational activities.
Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils to reinforce learning.
Assist with the organization of classroom resources and materials.
Foster positive relationships with students to support their well-being and progress.

Requirements:

Previous experience working in a school setting or relevant qualifications.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A patient and empathetic approach to working with children.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

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 on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in ‘Primary 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.