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 passionate about supporting young people in their education and helping them achieve their potential? A welcoming secondary school in Doncaster is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Secondary) to join their team.

About the School:
The school is a well-established and inclusive setting that is committed to high standards of teaching, learning and student wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to create a supportive and trauma-informed environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally. Positive relationships, consistency and respect are at the heart of the school's ethos.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support students across a range of subjects and year groups. You will provide classroom assistance, targeted interventions and encouragement to help students remain engaged, confident and successful in their learning.

Responsibilities:

  • Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities

  • Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning

  • Help maintain a positive and focused classroom environment

  • Encourage student participation, confidence and independence

  • Provide additional support for pupils with varying learning needs

  • Assist with preparing learning resources and classroom materials

  • Monitor student progress and share feedback with teaching staff

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • A positive, proactive and flexible approach

  • Ability to build effective relationships with students and staff

  • Good organisational and teamwork skills

  • A genuine interest in supporting education and student development

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive school in Doncaster and make a real difference in the classroom.

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, please apply via the application link.