Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you passionate about helping young people build confidence, stay engaged in learning, and achieve their full potential?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive secondary school setting in York. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can build positive relationships with students and provide effective support both in and outside the classroom.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and wider school staff to support students with their learning, development, and day-to-day classroom engagement. You will help create a positive, inclusive environment where students feel supported and encouraged to become more confident and independent learners.
Core Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students across a range of learning activities.
- Assist teachers with classroom activities, resources, and differentiated learning tasks.
- Support students with their academic, communication, social, and emotional development.
- Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, independence, and engagement with learning.
- Monitor students’ progress and provide appropriate feedback to teaching staff.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and wider staff to ensure consistent and effective student support.
As the Ideal Teaching Assistant, You Should Have
- Previous experience supporting children or young people in an educational or similar setting.
- A patient, supportive, and empathetic approach to working with students.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to support students with a range of learning needs and abilities.
- A calm and professional approach to managing challenging or changing situations.
- A genuine passion for helping young people develop and achieve their potential.
To Work with GSL Education, You Must:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with at least 2 professional references covering the last 2 years.
- Have recent experience working with children or young people.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
If you are a caring and committed Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in York, we welcome your application.
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 York.