Academic Support Assistant

Job title:

Academic Support Assistant

Company

GSL Education

Job description

Job Title: Academic Support Assistant
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract Type: Full-timeAre you eager to gain valuable experience within a primary education setting?GSL Education are inviting applications for an Academic Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary mainstream school in Winchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils’ learning and development in a welcoming mainstream primary school environment.About the Role:As an Academic Support Assistant, you will play a key role in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Working closely with teachers and SEN staff, you will provide targeted academic support, assist with classroom activities, and help students build confidence in their learning journey.Responsibilities of the Academic Support:

• Assist class teachers in delivering lessons and supporting pupils’ academic progress.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils needing additional help.
• Help prepare and organise classroom resources and learning materials.
• Encourage positive behaviour and participation among pupils.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs to ensure inclusive education.
• Monitor pupil engagement and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Requirements of the Academic Support: To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Previous experience working with children in an educational, tutoring, or support capacity is desirable.
• A strong academic background and a passion for helping children succeed.
• Ability to engage and motivate young learners in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Recent graduates and those seeking school-based experience before pursuing teacher training are strongly encouraged to apply
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting learning in a dynamic school 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 We Offer:

• Enjoy an hourly rate with opportunities for professional development.
• A rewarding role within a vibrant and supportive school community.
• A dedicated consultant providing guidance and support throughout your placement.
• A fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in primary education.

If you are enthusiastic about education and eager to support primary school students in achieving their best, 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 ‘Academic Support Assistant’ in a primary schoolrole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.Refer a Friend Bonus – Earn £100!
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Expected salary

£12.82 per hour

Location

Winchester

Job date

Sat, 24 May 2025 23:49:47 GMT

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