Academic Support Assistant

Job title:

Academic Support Assistant

Company

GSL Education

Job description

Are you a passionate individual with a keen desire to make a difference in students’ academic journeys?Job Title: Academic Support Assistant
Location: Southampton
Salary: £12.83 per hour
Start date: February 2025/ Easter start
Contract type: Full-timeGSL Education seeks committed and empathetic individuals to join their team as Academic Support Assistants in Southampton. This role is perfect for those with a strong dedication to education and a desire to support students in achieving their full potential.About the RoleAs an Academic Support Assistant, you will provide tailored educational and administrative support to students and teachers, ensuring an inclusive and enriching learning environment. Your role will involve assisting with classroom activities, facilitating small group sessions and offering one-on-one support to students who may require additional academic guidance.Responsibilities of the Academic Support Assistant:

• Assist students in their academic development, providing one-on-one and group support in core subject areas.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt learning materials and resources for diverse learning needs.
• Encourage and motivate students to develop their confidence, resilience and independent learning skills.
• Monitor and record student progress, offering constructive feedback to teachers and parents.
• Provide pastoral support to help students overcome personal challenges impacting their learning.
• Uphold a positive and inclusive atmosphere within the classroom and school community.

The successful candidate will:

• Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant certification, or demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Strong academic background with the ability to assist in subjects like Mathematics, English, or Science.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with students and staff.
• A proactive, empathetic and patient approach to supporting diverse student needs.
• 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).

Join GSL Education Today!

• Access to ongoing professional development and training specific to one-on-one support and personalised learning.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment with a network of experienced educational professionals.
• Opportunities for career growth within the field of special educational needs and inclusion.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the life of a student, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
• Constant support from a dedicated consultant.

We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and contribute to shaping the future of the learners. Apply now to be a part of our client school in Basingstoke if you are a passionate Academic Support Assistant with a genuine interest in helping students succeed academically!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’ role, 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.

Expected salary

£12.83 per hour

Location

Southampton

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 07:44:33 GMT

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