Job description
Job title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you a caring and adaptable Teaching Assistant who can help pupils feel supported, included and ready to learn?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) to work with a school in Sheffield. The role would suit someone who can provide consistent classroom support while helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students during classroom activities and learning tasks.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group assistance where appropriate.
- Help students understand instructions and remain engaged.
- Encourage students to become more independent in their learning.
- Assist teachers with classroom resources and daily routines.
- Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Support an inclusive, safe and welcoming classroom environment.
Requirements for the role:
- Previous experience working with children or young people as a Teaching Assistant or similar position is expected.
- Experience in education, childcare or learning support would be beneficial.
- Patient, caring and adaptable approach.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
- Reliable and committed attitude towards supporting pupils.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection is very important.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
Why work with GSL Education?
- Dedicated consultant and experienced team providing ongoing support.
- Access to suitable career opportunities across South Yorkshire.
- Competitive payment with continued professional guidance.
- Necessary Trainings Provided.
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 across South Yorkshire.
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.