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 overcome barriers to learning? A supportive secondary school in Doncaster is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant (Secondary) to join their team.

About the School:
This Doncaster secondary school is dedicated to creating a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work closely as a team to promote positive behaviour, consistency and high expectations, while ensuring pupils receive the support they need to succeed both academically and personally.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant (Secondary), you will support students across a range of subjects, working alongside teaching staff to deliver engaging lessons and provide targeted intervention. You will play a key role in helping students stay focused, confident and engaged throughout their learning journey.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the class teacher in delivering lessons and managing classroom activities

  • Work with individual students and small groups to support learning

  • Help maintain a positive and structured classroom environment

  • Encourage student engagement and participation in lessons

  • Assist with preparing resources and learning materials

  • Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

  • Support behaviour management strategies where required

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • A calm, patient and proactive approach

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

  • A genuine interest in supporting education and student development

  • Flexibility and reliability in a school environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (Secondary) in Doncaster to join a supportive school environment and make a meaningful impact on student progress.

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

  • Have the right to work in the UK

  • Have an up-to-date CV with two references from 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 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.