Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Are you passionate about supporting young learners, building their confidence, and helping them achieve meaningful progress in the classroom?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work with vibrant schools in Sheffield. We are looking for individuals who can provide effective classroom support, encourage student participation, and work collaboratively with teachers to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
The TA will support teachers in delivering classroom activities, provide additional guidance to students who need extra help, and encourage learners to develop their academic, social, and personal skills.
Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with different learning abilities
- Assist teachers in preparing and delivering engaging classroom activities
- Help learners understand instructions, complete assignments, and develop essential academic skills
- Encourage confidence, independence, and active participation in lessons
- Support positive classroom behaviour and maintain a productive learning environment
- Monitor student progress and communicate relevant observations to teaching staff
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people in education or a similar setting is desirable
- Understanding of classroom support strategies and different learning needs
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and teaching staff
- Confidence supporting individual learners and small groups during classroom activities
- Patient, reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach to supporting education
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Receive competitive weekly pay based on your relevant experience
- Gain valuable experience supporting students across different classroom environments
- Develop practical skills in teaching assistance, communication, and classroom management
- Explore flexible assignments and longer-term opportunities across different schools
- Benefit from ongoing guidance from dedicated education consultants
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 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.