Teaching Assistant (TA)

Inspire Young Minds as a Teaching Assistant in St. Leonards-On-Sea!

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

GSL Education are pleased to present a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and proactive Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a thriving primary school located in St. Leonards-On-Sea. This full-time role offers an immediate start and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support classroom learning under the direction of the class teacher, providing targeted academic and emotional support to pupils across a range of abilities. Your role will be vital in helping children access the curriculum, develop confidence, and maintain positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual or small group support to pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Foster a safe and inclusive atmosphere where all children can thrive.
• Monitor pupil progress and feedback to teaching staff.
• Support pupils with additional needs or those requiring emotional regulation strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold school values in all settings.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting is essential.
• A calm, caring, and patient demeanour.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and independently with students.
• A genuine passion for supporting the learning and development of young children.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one)

What We Offer:

• Supportive and experienced consultants who understand the local education landscape.
• Competitive pay rates depending on your experience.
• Opportunities for CPD and professional development.
• Placement in welcoming, inclusive, and well-resourced schools.

If you are ready to support pupils in reaching their potential and thrive in a collaborative school environment, apply now or contact GSL Education for further details.

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 across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Teaching Assistant (TA) 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.