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Do you have a light-hearted personality? Do you enjoy helping children with special needs?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our special needs Primary school in Portsmouth. This is a vibrant primary school linked to a secondary school which is based locally on a different site.

This school provides both specialist school places and Alternative Provision (AP) for students in Year 5 and 6 who have a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) developmental needs and/ or medical needs.

Your responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant may include:

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

-            Engage in extracurricular activities such as supporting with local visits around Portsmouth.

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

-            Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and interactive lessons and facilitating small group activities.

-            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.

Job Description

Teaching Assistant
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £384.60 - £450 per week   
Start Date: ASAP
Long Term, Full Time, Temporary to permanent

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