Job description

Looking for a Teaching Assistant in Doncaster!

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately

Are you confident supporting young people in a secondary school setting and helping them stay engaged in their learning? A range of supportive schools in Doncaster are seeking committed Teaching Assistants to join their teams and provide consistent classroom support across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

About the School:
The schools in Doncaster are inclusive and structured environments that prioritise clear expectations, positive behaviour support and consistent routines. Staff work collaboratively to create a calm and focused atmosphere where students are supported both academically and emotionally, ensuring they are able to access learning effectively throughout the school day.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant (Secondary), you will support students across a range of subjects, working alongside teaching staff to promote engagement, focus and positive learning behaviours. You may work with individuals or small groups, as well as provide general classroom support to help ensure lessons run smoothly and effectively.

Responsibilities:

  • Support teachers in delivering engaging and structured lessons

  • Work with individual students and small groups to support learning

  • Help maintain a positive and focused classroom environment

  • Encourage student participation and engagement in lessons

  • Support behaviour management in line with school policies

  • Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources

  • Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

Requirements:

  • Experience working with young people in an educational setting is desirable

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Calm, patient and professional approach

  • Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

  • Flexible and proactive attitude

  • Genuine interest in supporting secondary education

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (Secondary) in Doncaster to gain valuable school-based experience while making a meaningful impact on student progress and engagement.

To apply for this Teaching Assistant (Secondary) role, please submit your CV today.

To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant (Secondary), you should:

  • Have the right to work in the UK

  • Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years

  • 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 Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant (Secondary), please apply via the application link.