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Teaching AssistantGSL Education • Canterbury, Kent, England
Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

GSL Education • Canterbury, Kent, England
30+ days ago
Salary
£93.00 daily
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Salary: £93 - £105 per day (depending on experience)

Start date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Long-term supply

Are you a caring and enthusiastic individual looking to build a rewarding career as a Teaching Assistant in the vibrant and welcoming community of Canterbury?

Do you have the patience, creativity, and supportive mindset needed to help children overcome barriers and reach their full potential?

GSL Education Kent is currently recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Canterbury. This full-time position is available for an immediate start and offers the opportunity to play a vital role in supporting both teachers and pupils in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Based in Canterbury, this school is renowned for its nurturing ethos and commitment to delivering a high-quality education for all pupils. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be welcomed into a team that values collaboration and mutual support. The school offers a stimulating learning environment where students are encouraged to be curious and confident.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to:

  • Work closely with class teachers to deliver an engaging and inclusive primary curriculum.
  • Lead 1:1 sessions or small group activities focused on literacy, numeracy, and social development.
  • Assist in monitoring student progress and providing constructive feedback to teaching staff.
  • Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to all school-wide safeguarding protocols.

In order to be considered for this Teaching Assistant role, the candidate must:

  • Have prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a related youth-support capacity.
  • Demonstrate a sincere passion for helping young students grow both academically and personally.
  • Exhibit excellent communication skills and a reliable, professional work ethic.
  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Meet GSL's safer recruitment background checks.
  • Have a Child Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

GSL Education offers:

  • Competitive daily rates of pay
  • Direct links to diverse primary schools across Canterbury and Kent
  • Access to professional development and training
  • Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs

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 child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Kent. All of our current adverts apply to real vacancies.

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role, please click 'apply' and submit a full (10 year), up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

For more information on this role, or other upcoming opportunities, please contact Andrew at the GSL Education Kent office.

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