Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Wakefield WF3
Pay: £110–£130 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Could you support students in building confidence, staying engaged, and making steady progress in the classroom?
GSL Education are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join welcoming schools in Wakefield WF3. We would like to hear from a supportive and reliable individual who can assist teachers with classroom activities, encourage pupil participation, and help create a positive learning environment.
The Teaching Assistant (TA) will have a valuable opportunity to support students' academic, social, and emotional development while gaining hands-on experience within education.
Responsibilities of TA:
- Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities
- Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning objectives
- Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and active participation in lessons
- Assist with preparing learning materials and maintaining classroom organisation
- Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and engagement
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Patient, flexible, and proactive approach to classroom support
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Daily rates of £110–£130, depending on experience
- Gain practical classroom experience across supportive educational settings
- Develop skills in student support, behaviour guidance, and lesson assistance
- Receive ongoing guidance from experienced education recruitment consultants
- Help students grow in confidence, independence, and learning success
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout 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.