Secondary Teaching Support

Job Title: Secondary Teaching Support
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Start Date: Immediate or after Easter 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time (Part-Time can also be arranged for the right candidate)

Are you an ambitious graduate looking to gain hands-on classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, or child development?

GSL Education are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Support professional to work within a mainstream secondary school in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to students' academic and personal development while gaining invaluable school-based experience.

As a Secondary Teaching Support, you will work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams to enhance students' learning experiences. You will support students across various subjects, ensuring they remain engaged, confident, and motivated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic support to students across various secondary subjects.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Offer one-to-one and small group intervention sessions to reinforce learning.
• Work collaboratively with SEN and pastoral teams to support students with additional needs.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, and resilience in their studies.
• Monitor student progress and report feedback to teaching staff.
• Assist in preparing learning materials and classroom resources.
• Promote a positive and inclusive school environment, ensuring student well-being.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies in line with school and government regulations.

Requirements:

• Experience in teaching support, mentoring, tutoring, or youth work (preferred but not essential).
• Uni students and fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• A relevant degree or strong subject knowledge in secondary school subjects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students and staff effectively.
• A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach to supporting students of varying abilities.
• The ability to build strong relationships and foster a supportive learning environment.
• 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).

What does GSL Education Offer?

• Secure a financially competitive hourly income of £12.82, based on experience.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant throughout your placement.
• A chance to positively impact students' academic journeys and personal growth.

If you are passionate about supporting secondary school students and are eager to play a vital role in their educational success, we would love to hear from you!

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 ‘Secondary Teaching Support’ role in Southampton, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.