Educational Assistant

Job Title: Educational Assistant
Location: Bovington
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

Are you passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives?

GSL Education are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an Educational Assistant in Bovington. This full-time, permanent position is perfect for an individual who enjoys supporting students' academic progress and fostering an inclusive learning environment. If you are committed to making a positive impact in education, we want to hear from you.

About the Role:

As an Educational Assistant, you will provide support to students in a range of activities, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring that students can participate fully in their educational experience. Working alongside teachers and other support staff, you will help to implement tailored support plans, promoting students' academic and personal development in an inclusive, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic and behavioural support to students, both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with lesson delivery and help students with tasks, ensuring they understand and can engage with the curriculum.
• Support students with special educational needs (SEN), adapting approaches to meet their learning styles.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to monitor students' progress and provide feedback on their development.
• Help to prepare learning resources and set up activities for students.
• Maintain accurate records of students' progress and report any concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Ensure all safeguarding protocols are followed to guarantee students' safety and well-being.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a teaching assistant or in an educational support role.
• Knowledge and experience of working with students with special educational needs is highly desirable.
• A patient, compassionate approach to working with children and young people.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with students effectively.
• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with teachers and other support staff.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding policies and a commitment to ensuring the safety of students.
• Relevant qualifications (such as a TA qualification or similar) would be an advantage but not essential.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Benefits of Joining GSL Education:

• Competitive pay rates that reflect your expertise and dedication.
• A dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• The chance to work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• A rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives.

If you are passionate about education and want to make a meaningful difference in students' lives, we encourage you to apply for this Educational Assistant role in Bovington.

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 ‘Educational Assistant’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.