Teaching Assistant

Location: Tamworth, Atherstone and Nuneaton

Hours: 8:30am- 3:30pm (day to day, short & long term) Required from June and September 2025.

£89 - £95 day depending on experience.

We are seeking compassionate and proactive Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream primary schools in Atherstone, supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs.

This role involves working both 1:1 and in small groups with children across Reception to Year 6, helping them access learning and develop socially and emotionally within the classroom environment.

About the role:

Supporting pupils with mild to moderate SEN within a mainstream classroom
Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement individual support plans
Providing tailored literacy and numeracy support through intervention groups
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation through consistent and nurturing approaches
Helping children develop confidence, independence, and social skills
Supporting pupils with sensory or communication needs (PECS, visual timetables, Makaton – training can be provided)
Occasional support with personal care, where required
Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff and parents

Requirements:

Enhanced DBS Child workforce - Must be on the update service. (We can assist you with a DBS if you do not have one)
2x References are a must in order to clear your file with GSL.
Teaching Assistant – Level 2 Qualification or similar.

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All our roles are subject to relevant checks and procedures. Our advertised teaching roles relate to real vacancies that exist at our client schools.

This is a Temp role but will become permanent for the right candidate.

For further information on the role, please contact Sharan on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

**We offer a £100 referral bonus for every candidate referred to us. (Ts & Cs apply)**