Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Sudbury
Pay Rate: £90 – £110 per day
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time

Support Learning Every Day as a Teaching Assistant – Sudbury

GSL Education is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Sudbury on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with pupils and staff to ensure every child is supported in reaching their potential.

About School: Set in the countryside, this specialist setting provides a calm, supportive environment where young people are empowered to achieve their full potential. Rated Good by Ofsted, it combines high-quality teaching with therapeutic support, ensuring every student can thrive both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide in-class support for pupils across a range of subjects and year groups
  • Assist the teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management
  • Deliver one-to-one or small group interventions to support learning progress
  • Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
  • Help create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role within a school setting
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A caring, patient, and flexible approach to supporting children
  • Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education)

Must have own vehicle and a valid driving licence

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 Teaching 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.