Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Salary Scale: £92 – £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact on the education and development of young people?
GSL Education are currently hiring a Teaching Assistant to work across a range of supportive and inclusive secondary schools in Selby. We are looking for a dedicated, adaptable, and compassionate support professional who is committed to helping students reach their full potential while contributing to a positive and engaging learning environment.
Teaching Assistant Role:
The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers to provide classroom support, deliver targeted interventions, and encourage students to engage confidently with their learning. We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships with young people, support learners with a variety of needs, and work effectively as part of a collaborative school team.
Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and effective classroom activities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students who require additional guidance
- Assist in preparing learning resources and maintaining an organised classroom environment
- Encourage positive behaviour, participation, and independence in learning
- Support students with SEND or additional learning needs where appropriate
- Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff to promote student progress and wellbeing
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational or support setting is highly desirable
- A genuine passion for supporting students and helping them achieve their potential
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- A patient, flexible, and proactive approach to supporting learning and behaviour
- A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained)
- An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply
To apply to work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant in Selby, or to find out more about this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.
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.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘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.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Selby.