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: Immediate start

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and enjoy their time at school? A welcoming primary school in Chesterfield is looking for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join their team.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 with their learning and day-to-day development. You will work closely with the class teacher to provide classroom support, help children stay engaged with their work and offer additional guidance where needed. You may also support pupils with their social and emotional development, behaviour and pastoral needs.

About the School:

This inclusive primary school provides a supportive and welcoming environment where children are encouraged to build confidence and make progress. The staff team works closely together to create positive classroom experiences, maintain high expectations and ensure pupils feel safe and supported throughout the school day.

Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with learning activities across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.

• Work alongside the class teacher to support effective classroom routines.

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

• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits.

• Support age-appropriate behaviour and promote positive interactions.

• Assist with pupils' social, emotional and pastoral development.

• Prepare and organise classroom resources and learning activities where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children in an educational or similar setting is desirable.

• A patient, caring and encouraging approach.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to support pupils with different learning and pastoral needs.

• Confidence working alongside teachers and other school staff.

• A genuine interest in helping children achieve their potential.

• Experience within EYFS, KS1 or KS2 would be advantageous.

To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant (Primary), 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 make a positive difference to children's learning and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.

To apply for this Teaching Assistant (Primary) 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.