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Do you have the qualifications and experience necessary to thrive as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting?
GSL Education Newcastle Branch are currently collaborating with a remarkable primary school situated in South Shields that is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide tailored educational support to students, helping them achieve their full potential.
Teaching Assistant (Primary)
Location: South Shields
Salary: £75 to £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Contract type: Daily Supply, Long Term
Start date: Immediate
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be pivotal in supporting the educational and developmental needs of young students in a primary school setting. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting the class teacher in preparing and delivering lessons, providing individual or small group support to students who may need extra help and contributing to the overall classroom environment.
Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:
- Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and delivery.
- Provide individual support to students, helping them to overcome learning challenges.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
- Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
- Support students with special educational needs, ensuring they have equal access to learning opportunities.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- May have previous experience working in a primary school setting.
- Carry a genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to their educational and personal development.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have an ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Be proactive and flexible in their approach to work.
What Do We Want From You:
To thrive in these roles, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps)
- An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Join GSL Education Today!
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students.
- Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make a significant impact on the educational journey of students.
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 throughout Newcastle.
For more information or to register your interest inthe ‘Teaching Assistant’ role,or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
