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Job Title: Academic Support
Location: Southampton
Salary: £12.83 per hour
Start Date: Immediate/Easter 2025 start
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time and Permanent/Fixed-term
Do you possess the skills to provide tailored assistance, helping learners overcome challenges and achieve their full potential?
If so, GSL Education are seeking a committed Academic Support to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Southampton. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about education who can provide targeted learning support, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for students.
About The Role/Role Overview
As an Academic Support, you will play a crucial role in assisting students with their studies, ensuring they receive the guidance and encouragement needed to succeed. You will work closely with teachers and other educational professionals to provide one-on-one or small-group support, reinforcing learning objectives and enhancing students' confidence.
Academic Support Responsibilities
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’ 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.
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Job Title: Academic Support
Location: Southampton
Salary: £12.83 per hour
Start Date: Immediate/Easter 2025 start
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time and Permanent/Fixed-term
Do you possess the skills to provide tailored assistance, helping learners overcome challenges and achieve their full potential?
If so, GSL Education are seeking a committed Academic Support to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Southampton. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about education who can provide targeted learning support, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for students.
About The Role/Role Overview
As an Academic Support, you will play a crucial role in assisting students with their studies, ensuring they receive the guidance and encouragement needed to succeed. You will work closely with teachers and other educational professionals to provide one-on-one or small-group support, reinforcing learning objectives and enhancing students' confidence.
Academic Support Responsibilities
- Provide individualised academic support to students, helping them grasp key concepts across various subjects.
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of learning activities, ensuring all students can access and engage with the curriculum.
- Work collaboratively with teachers to identify and address learning gaps, implementing strategies to support student progress.
- Offer guidance on study techniques, organisation and time management to promote independent learning.
- Support students with special educational needs (SEN), adapting learning materials where necessary to meet diverse learning styles.
- Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff and recommending interventions where required.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere, encouraging student participation and confidence in learning.
- Provide additional assistance during assessments and examinations, ensuring students are well-prepared and supported.
- A relevant qualification in education, psychology, or a related field (desirable but not essential).
- Experience in an academic support or learning mentor role within a school setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, staff and parents.
- A proactive and patient approach to supporting learners with varying abilities and educational needs.
- A solid understanding of the UK curriculum and academic expectations across different key stages.
- The ability to motivate and inspire students, fostering a growth mindset towards learning.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
- 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).
- Competitive hourly rate, with opportunities for career progression.
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your professional goals.
- Support from experienced education consultants dedicated to finding the right role for you.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on student’s academic success and personal growth.
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’ 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.
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