Job description

Here at GSL education in Newcastle we are delighted to be working alongside a setting in Ashington and are looking for an exceptional Secondary Teaching Assistant 

The setting believes in the potential of every young person and aims to deliver a high standard of education, delivering lessons that help develop each students character, their confidence and self-awareness. Working as part of a specialist Team you will assist cross class and 1-1 . You will work on enhancing academic achievement and positive behaviour . In this Teaching assistant role you will build rapport and create positive relationships.

You will be a strong and resilient behaviour manager leading always with kindness and positivity 

This will be an immediate start and is Long term ! You will work Monday to Friday 8.30-3.30pm. This role is TERM TIME ONLY 


This is a really interesting and varied role and we are looking for someone who has either Teaching Assistant experience in a similar setting or someone who wants to work in this area of education.
This role has a strong chance of going permanent for the right candidates

Requirements of this Teaching Assistant role

  • Be able to work effectively alongside teaching staff providing emotional and academic support for pupils
  • A passion for helping reluctant learners
  • Good level of Maths and English
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to complete an application
  • Kindness, enthusiasm and proactivity with great organisational skills
  • Previous experience of working in schools or childcare settings
  • Confident , friendly and hardworking 
  • The ability to build rapport quickly and develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils

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 throughout the North East . For more information or to register your interest in this 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.

Also - we are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants ! If you know of anyone who may be suitable – get them to apply !