Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Year 2 Teaching Assistant Vacancy in Tower Hamlets – Join a Supportive Primary School!

Role: Year 2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Salary: £90 – £105 per day – depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours:

08:30 am – 03:30 pm (Monday to Friday)
Contract Type: Long-Term

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who aspires to become a Teacher?

At GSL Education, we are currently seeking a committed and enthusiastic Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join one of our fantastic client Primary Schools in Tower Hamlets. The school is looking for someone who can start immediately and has experience working with individual pupils and small groups.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting young learners at a crucial stage of their education.

• Classroom Support:
  Work closely with the Year 2 class teacher to motivate and encourage pupils to reach their full potential.
• SEN Support:
  Provide targeted support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Small Group Intervention:
  Deliver individual and small group support to ensure effective learning takes place.
• Student Confidence:
  Help pupils develop confidence and self-esteem through encouragement and tailored strategies.

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• A basic understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning strategies.
• The ability to boost pupils’ confidence through positive listening and support techniques.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Temp-to-Perm Opportunity: A long-term role with the potential to become permanent.
• Supportive School Environment: A welcoming school with a strong focus on pupil development and wellbeing.
• Career Progression:
  An excellent opportunity for those looking to move into teacher training in the future.
• Dedicated Consultant:
  Ongoing guidance and support throughout your placement.

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.

For more information or to register your interest in the Year 2 Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.