Job description
Job Title: Advance Teaching Assistant
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Scale: £102 – £120 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you an experienced and proactive Advanced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity to make a meaningful difference in education? Do you have the confidence and expertise to provide targeted support, assist with interventions, and help pupils overcome barriers to learning?
GSL Education Hull branch are currently hiring dedicated Advanced Teaching Assistants to work across schools in Selby and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant who is ready to take on greater responsibility and play an active role in supporting pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
As an Advanced Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and wider support teams to deliver targeted learning support, interventions, and personalised assistance. You will help create an inclusive environment where pupils can develop confidence, independence, and the skills they need to succeed.
Main Responsibilities as an Advanced Teaching Assistant:
- Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with a range of learning needs.
- Support teachers with lesson delivery, differentiated activities, and the implementation of personalised learning strategies.
- Deliver agreed interventions designed to improve pupils' academic progress, confidence, communication, or social development.
- Promote positive behaviour, independence, resilience, and active engagement in learning.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide detailed feedback to teachers and relevant support staff.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and well-organised learning environment that supports pupil wellbeing.
Advanced Teaching Assistant Minimum Requirements:
- Relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally with responsibility for targeted interventions or additional learning support.
- Strong communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.
- A confident, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with diverse needs.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
Why Work with GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates of pay, with long-term placements paid fairly and consistently.
- Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.
- Access to short-term, long-term, and permanent positions.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience across a variety of educational settings.
If you are an experienced Advanced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Selby, we would love to hear from you.
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 ‘Advanced 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.