Job description
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £149 Per Day
Are you an experienced education professional ready to take on greater responsibility in the classroom? Do you have the confidence, initiative and dedication to support pupils’ learning while working closely with teaching staff?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in a secondary school in Scarborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching and learning professional who can provide high-quality classroom support, lead learning activities and contribute positively to pupils’ academic and personal development.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Role:
The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will play an active role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You may be required to lead small-group activities, deliver planned learning tasks and provide targeted support to pupils, while maintaining high expectations and encouraging positive engagement.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Deliver planned learning activities to individuals and small groups, following guidance from teaching staff.
- Provide targeted support to pupils who require additional help with their learning or engagement.
- Lead classroom activities and cover lessons when required, maintaining a purposeful learning environment.
- Support pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards their education.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to teachers and relevant staff.
- Contribute to effective classroom management and promote high standards of behaviour and learning.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar education support role is essential.
- A relevant Level 4 or Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of effective classroom support and the ability to confidently lead learning activities.
- Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, reliable and adaptable approach, with a strong commitment to safeguarding.
- An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years, with any employment gaps explained
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
To apply to work with GSL Education as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Scarborough, 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 ‘Higher Level 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 Scarborough.