Job description

Ready to Make a Real Difference? Become a Teaching Assistant in Darlington!

Location: Darlington
Salary: £90 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time

Do you believe that every child deserves the support, encouragement, and guidance they need to succeed? If you’re passionate about helping young people grow in confidence and achieve their potential, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

GSL Education are searching for a committed Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a supportive school environment in Darlington. This is a chance to play a meaningful role in the classroom, offering essential support to students and teachers alike.

What You’ll Do as a Teaching Assistant:

  • Support teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
  • Provide one-to-one or small-group support to help students progress.
  • Assist with behaviour management and maintaining a positive classroom environment.
  • Encourage pupils to participate, persevere, and develop essential learning skills.
  • Adapt materials and activities to meet a range of learning needs and abilities.
  • Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere where every child feels valued.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school setting.
  • A genuine passion for education and supporting learners.
  • Strong communication, patience, and organisational skills.
  • A collaborative attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

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.

Ready to support young learners and make a meaningful impact?

Click ‘apply now’ and begin your next chapter as a Teaching Assistant in Darlington.