Job description
Looking for a Teaching Assistant in Sheffield!
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Do you enjoy working with young people and making a meaningful difference in their day-to-day learning? A supportive and forward-thinking school in Sheffield is looking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team.
About the School:
This school prides itself on creating a structured yet nurturing environment where pupils feel supported and valued. Staff work closely together to maintain high expectations while ensuring students receive the guidance they need both academically and personally. There is a strong focus on consistency, positive behaviour approaches, and building trusting relationships across the school.
About the Role:
In this Teaching Assistant role, you will work alongside teachers to support learning across the classroom. You will provide targeted assistance to individuals and small groups, helping to break down barriers to learning and keep pupils engaged and motivated throughout the school day.
Responsibilities:
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Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
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Provide focused support to pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
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Help create a calm, structured, and engaging learning environment
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Support pupils in staying on task and developing confidence in their abilities
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Prepare classroom materials and learning resources as required
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Track and report on pupil progress to support effective learning strategies
Requirements:
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Experience working with children or young people is advantageous
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport easily
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A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach
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Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
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A genuine commitment to supporting students’ educational journeys
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a positive school environment and support pupils in reaching their full potential.
To apply for this Teaching Assistant role, please submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years
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Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Clark at Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.