Job description

Teaching Assistant
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £83.33-£95 per day
Start Date: September
Long Term, Full Time, Temporary to permanent

Are you an energetic and adaptable person who enjoys working with children who have Special Needs? Do you think you could make a real difference to children's lives?

GSL are currently recruiting an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our special needs Secondary school in Portsmouth. You will be joining an inclusive and collaborative team to give children the opportunities that they deserve.

This school provides highly specialised Alternative Provision for children and young people in KS3 and KS4 who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend a mainstream school. Students are taught in small groups and access a tailored curriculum which include lessons such as catering, outdoor education, social skills, enrichment, vocational lessons and more!  

Your responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant may include:

-            Working with small groups of KS3 and 4 children, through targeted interventions, to ensure all students reach their full potential.

-            Adapting your practice where needed to meet the needs of all students through targeted, differentiated support.

-            Create a nurturing and inclusive environment where each child can thrive and flourish.

-            Supporting children with 1:1 reading.

-            Supporting teachers in assessing student progress and providing informative feedback to pupils.

-            Safeguarding will be your number one priority, ensuring the welfare of the children.

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you should: 

Have the right to work in the UK. 

Have 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 happy 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 are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.  

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. 

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online