Teaching Assistant

Location: Chesterfield

Salary Scale: £94 to £115 per day

Start Date: ASAP

At one of our client schools in the new Chesterfield site, GSL Education is presently looking to hire a highly experienced Teaching Assistant who will be able to manage challenging behaviour.

Job Summary:

Supervise students during class activities and ensure a safe learning environment.
Provide individual or small group support to students who need extra help.
Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement effective teaching strategies.
Teaching Assistant Role:

Assist teachers in delivering lessons by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and supporting students during activities and group work.
Provide one-to-one or a small class support to students who require additional help with understanding concepts, completing tasks, or staying focused.
Implement positive behavior management strategies to promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Support teachers in managing classroom behavior by providing reinforcement, redirection, and encouragement to students.
Work with teachers to differentiate instruction and adapt learning activities to meet the diverse needs and abilities of students.
TAs may be asked to work in student's homes, deliver online work and extension activities to challenge advanced learners and scaffold learning for students who require additional assistance.
The successful candidate will:

Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a school setting and and must have many years of primary experience.
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Demonstrate empathy, patience, and resilience when working with students facing academic or behavioral challenges.
Hold relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, or a related field.
Must have knowledge about the curriculum.

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 registered to the update service or willingness to apply for a new one.

Apply Now:

If you are interested in the position of Teaching Assistant, please click "apply" or contact Mitch Stringer at  . Our dedicated team is here to assist you throughout the application process. Submit your up-to-date CV via the application link and take the first step towards a rewarding career at an academy where you can make a real difference