Job description
Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Wakefield (WF4)
Pay: £460 – £600 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Part-Time / Full-Time
Are you a caring and patient Teaching Assistant who enjoys providing 1:1 support and helping students reach their full potential?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work in a supportive school in Wakefield (WF4). This role is ideal for a committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant who can build strong relationships with pupils and provide consistent support to help them succeed both academically and emotionally.
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with an individual pupil who requires additional support, helping them stay engaged in lessons and develop confidence in their learning. The successful 1:1 TA will be calm, encouraging, and able to adapt their approach to meet the needs of the student.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil during lessons
- Help the student stay focused, engaged, and motivated
- Support learning activities set by the class teacher
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Work closely with teachers and SEN staff
- Create a safe and supportive learning environment
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people in a school or support setting
- A patient and understanding approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
- An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained)
- An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply
What GSL Education Offer:
- Weekly pay between £460 – £600, based on experience
- Support from experienced education consultants
- Opportunity for long-term and permanent roles
- A rewarding role in a welcoming school in Wakefield (WF4)
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 as 1:1 Teaching Assistant,click ‘apply now’ and upload your most recent CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.com for more information.