Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Redcar and Cleveland (Willing to travel to Scarborough)
Salary: £92 – £115 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you enthusiastic about supporting students and helping them achieve their full potential?
GSL Education are currently recruiting motivated and supportive Teaching Assistants (TA) to work in schools across Redcar and Cleveland, with willingness to travel to Scarborough.
This rewarding role involves supporting teachers and students across the classroom, helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will work closely with staff to support students’ academic, social, and emotional development both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:
- Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for students when required
- Assist students with learning tasks and classroom engagement
- Encourage positive behaviour and participation in lessons
- Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development
- Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials
- Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
Teaching Assistant (TA) Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Patient, supportive, and proactive approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
- Willingness to travel to Scarborough when required
- Relevant education, childcare, or support work experience is beneficial
- CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3, or similar qualifications are advantageous
- 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 successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Teaching Assistant” 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.