Teaching Assistant Required

GSL Education are supporting secondary schools across Manchester with Learning Support Assistant's, and due to the demand we are recruiting new staff to work either full time or part time in our schools.

The role of an LSA is a very rewarding challenge that is perfect for someone who enjoys helping young people to learn, providing the support to overcome any barriers to learning.

To excel in this role, you should:

• Be confident in front of a classroom, managing the behaviour and ensuring learners understand the lesson objectives.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and learning
• Able to create a positive learning environment has good and strong classroom management.
• Help learners to meet the lesson objectives.
• Adaptable, flexible, be able to work at short notice and get to schools quickly.
• Able to think on your feet and use initiative.

This role is perfect for anyone hoping to develop a career in Teaching. If you’re experienced working with young people and believe you can motivate young people, we encourage you to apply. We have previously placed people from Youth Work backgrounds, sports coaches and psychology graduates as they have all gained experienced in working with young people in formal settings that have transferable skills to the role of learning support assistant.

Key Requirements:

• Confident working with young people
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for creating a positive and enriching learning environment.

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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you have the required skillset and you are available full time or part time within Greater Manchester, please contact Dan @ GSL on (url removed)