Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Darlington
Pay: £475–£557 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Do you enjoy supporting students in their learning while helping them grow in confidence and independence?
GSL Education Newcastle branch are looking to appoint Teaching Assistant (TA) for amazing schools in Darlington. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who can work closely with teachers, provide effective classroom support, and help create a positive and engaging learning environment.
The TA is going to offer the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to pupils' academic, social, and emotional development while gaining valuable experience within supportive school settings.
Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils where required
- Encourage positive behaviour and active participation throughout the school day
- Assist with preparing classroom resources and learning materials
- Monitor pupil progress and share observations with teaching staff
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Flexible, reliable, and willing to adapt to different classroom environments
- Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and wellbeing
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Enjoy excellent financial rewards alongside flexible teaching opportunities.
- Gain valuable experience across a variety of educational settings
- Work alongside supportive teachers and experienced school staff
- Receive continued guidance from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Make a positive difference to pupils' learning and everyday school experience
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 Newcastle.
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.