Academic Support Assistant

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Job title: Academic Support Assistant

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Salary: £12.83 per hour

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting students to reach their academic potential? Join a dynamic mainstream secondary school in Fareham as an Academic Support Assistant and make a meaningful difference in students' learning journeys.

About The Role: As an Academic Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students to provide targeted support, enhance learning experiences, and foster an inclusive educational environment. Your commitment to helping students overcome challenges and achieve success will be at the heart of your role.

Responsibilities Of Academic Support Assistant

• Provide in-class support to students across various subjects, ensuring their academic progress and engagement.
• Assist students in understanding and completing assignments and tasks.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement individual learning plans.
• Offer one-to-one or small group interventions for students who require additional support.
• Promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages student participation.
• Monitor student progress and report on achievements and areas for improvement.
• Support students with special educational needs (SEN) where applicable.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will

• Experience working in an educational setting is desirable.
• SEN experience is a bonus but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting students with varying needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents.
• 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).
  
  

Why Choose GSL Education?

• Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students.
• Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
  
  

Join Us Today!

We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and play a vital role in shaping the educational journeys of students.

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.