KS1 Teaching Assistant

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating an inclusive and positive learning experience for students. Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will provide valuable support to students who may require additional assistance. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational journey of our students and contribute to the overall success of the school.

Position: KS1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Braintree
Salary Scale: £85-£115
Contract Type: Full-time

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide support to individual students or small groups based on their learning needs.
• Foster positive relationships with students, promoting their well‑being and engagement.
• Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to enhance the overall learning environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting student success.
• Initiative and a willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.

• Competitive pay rates.
• Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses; at GSL we support your professional development!
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives.

• Upon application, one of our dedicated consultants will call you to discuss your suitability for the role and what you are looking for.
• You will receive full support through the registration process from our consultants and compliance team, as well as the DBS application process.
• We will create a tailored profile that stands out from the crowd (i.e. other agencies and applicants) and explore our network of schools to find you the right fit.

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 updated service, or completing an application for a new check. If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.