Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Doncaster
Pay Rate: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Do you enjoy helping young learners overcome challenges, develop new skills, and grow in confidence throughout their education?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking for committed and approachable Teaching Assistants to support welcoming schools in Doncaster. We are searching for individuals who can contribute to engaging classroom experiences, provide additional guidance to students with different learning needs, and work effectively with teachers to encourage academic and personal development.
Working as a TA, you will play an important role in supporting daily classroom activities, helping learners understand new concepts, and encouraging independence while contributing to a welcoming and productive learning environment.
Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Assist teachers in organising and delivering stimulating classroom activities
- Provide individual and small-group guidance to students requiring additional support
- Reinforce key learning concepts and help children complete assigned tasks
- Encourage positive behaviour, cooperation, and active classroom participation
- Prepare learning materials and maintain an organised classroom environment
- Observe student progress and communicate relevant feedback to teaching staff
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people in an educational setting is desirable
- Understanding of classroom learning approaches and individual support needs
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and school staff
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
- Patient, dependable, and adaptable approach to supporting learning
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Receive competitive weekly pay reflecting your experience and skills
- Gain practical experience working with students across different learning environments
- Enhance your abilities in classroom assistance, communication, and student engagement
- Explore flexible placements and longer-term opportunities in local schools
- Benefit from professional 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.