Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Primary)

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)

Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time

Start Date: Immediately

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and feel confident in the classroom? A welcoming primary school in Chesterfield is looking for a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the school.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils with their learning and day-to-day development. You may provide one-to-one or small-group support, assist with classroom activities and help children stay engaged throughout the school day.

Depending on the year group, you could support early learning in EYFS, phonics and core subjects in KS1, or help KS2 pupils develop their confidence and independence. You will also provide age-appropriate pastoral and behavioural support where needed.

About the School:

This inclusive primary school provides a welcoming and structured environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and personally. Staff work closely together to create positive classrooms with clear expectations and a strong focus on supporting individual learning needs.

Responsibilities:

* Support pupils with classroom learning across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.

* Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging learning activities.

* Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.

* Assist with phonics, reading, writing and numeracy activities.

* Encourage positive behaviour, participation and independence.

* Support pupils with age-appropriate pastoral and emotional needs.

* Help maintain a calm, safe and positive classroom environment.

* Share relevant observations and feedback with the class teacher.

Requirements:

* Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.

* Experience in a primary school or education setting is advantageous.

* A patient, caring and encouraging approach.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to support pupils across different ages and abilities.

* Confidence working alongside teachers and other school staff.

* A genuine commitment to helping children make progress.

To work with GSL Education as a 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 two years.

* Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

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.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).

If you are ready to support children in their learning and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.

To apply for this Teaching Assistant role, please submit your full and up-to-date CV today.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.

For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Joe Ganley at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.