Job description
Job Title: 1-to-1 Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: Up to £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated individual looking to provide personalised support to pupils with additional learning needs?
GSL Education are currently seeking a skilled 1-to-1 Teaching Assistant to join schools in Sheffield. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with a pupil, supporting their academic, social, and emotional development in a safe and inclusive environment.
Role Overview:
As a 1-to-1 TA, you will provide targeted support to individual pupils, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals. You will play a key role in building confidence, promoting independence, and fostering a positive attitude to learning.
As a 1-to-1 Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support a pupil on a one-to-one basis, tailoring learning activities to their needs.
- Assist the teacher in planning and delivering personalised lessons.
- Encourage and motivate the pupil to engage with learning and achieve their targets.
- Support the pupil’s social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.
- Uphold high standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare.
Requirements for 1-to-1 Teaching Assistant:
- Experience supporting children with additional needs or SEN is highly desirable.
- Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to adapt to individual learning styles and needs.
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A full CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps.
What GSL Education offers:
- Competitive daily pay rates up.
- Flexible full-time or part-time placements.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
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.
To apply for the role of 1-to-1 Teaching Assistant, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch shortly.