Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate Start
Are you passionate about helping secondary school students build confidence, engage with their learning and reach their potential? If you enjoy working with young people and want to make a positive difference in the classroom, this could be the opportunity for you.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside subject teachers to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. You'll help pupils understand lesson tasks, stay focused and overcome barriers to learning, including providing additional support to individuals and small groups.
From supporting GCSE preparation to helping students manage transitions between lessons, you'll play an important part in creating a positive learning experience and encouraging greater independence.
About the School:
This secondary school aims to provide an inclusive, structured environment where students are supported to make progress both academically and personally. You'll join a collaborative team that values positive relationships, consistent expectations and effective classroom support.
Responsibilities:
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Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 with classroom learning and lesson activities.
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Work with subject teachers to help students understand instructions and complete tasks.
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapting your approach to individual learning needs.
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Encourage positive behaviour, participation and engagement during lessons.
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Assist students with revision and GCSE preparation where appropriate.
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Support smooth transitions between lessons and help maintain a calm, organised classroom.
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Monitor students' progress and share relevant observations with teachers.
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Promote students' wellbeing, independence and confidence while following safeguarding procedures.
Requirements:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people in an educational setting is desirable.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with secondary school students.
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A patient, approachable and consistent manner when supporting learning and behaviour.
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Confidence working alongside teachers and adapting to different subjects and classroom environments.
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The ability to encourage students to participate while promoting independence.
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A genuine commitment to helping young people progress academically and personally.
If you're ready to support secondary school students in their learning and development, submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant (Secondary), 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.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, 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.