Job description
Looking for Teaching Assistants in Doncaster!
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Primary, Secondary and SEN)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about helping children and young people learn, develop and achieve their potential? We have Teaching Assistant opportunities available across primary, secondary and Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings in Doncaster. Whether your experience or interests lie in one particular area or you are open to different settings, we encourage you to apply so we can explore the opportunities that best suit your skills and preferences.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers to support pupils with their learning, confidence and development. Depending on the setting, you could be supporting early learning in a primary classroom, helping secondary pupils engage with lessons across different subjects, or providing personalised support to pupils with special educational needs. In SEN settings, you may help pupils develop communication, social skills and independence, adapt activities to their individual abilities, and support their emotional regulation and participation in learning.
With opportunities across all three sectors, you can express your preferences and be considered for roles that match your experience, strengths and interests.
About the School:
Our partner schools across Doncaster aim to provide inclusive, supportive learning environments where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally. Staff work collaboratively to meet pupils' individual needs, promote positive behaviour and help every learner make progress.
Responsibilities:
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Support teaching and learning in primary, secondary or SEN settings, depending on the role.
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Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning activities and help pupils understand lesson content.
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
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Encourage positive behaviour, participation and independence.
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Adapt support to suit pupils' individual learning needs and abilities.
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Help maintain a safe, inclusive and structured classroom environment.
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Monitor pupils' progress and share relevant feedback with teaching staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A patient, adaptable and supportive approach.
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The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Confidence supporting pupils with different learning needs and abilities.
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A genuine commitment to helping children and young people succeed.
If you are interested in working in primary, secondary or SEN education, submit your CV and let us know which setting you would prefer. We will consider your application in line with your experience and the available opportunities.
To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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 throughout the local area.
For more information or to register your interest in these opportunities, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.