Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Hull
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you passionate about helping children and young people learn, grow, and reach their full potential? Join GSL Education and make a positive difference in the classroom!
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently recruiting for dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work across schools in Hull. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy supporting pupils, encouraging positive learning habits, and helping create an inclusive and engaging educational environment.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers to support pupils with their learning, development, and classroom participation. You may provide one-to-one assistance, work with small groups, or support the wider class, adapting your approach to meet different learning needs and abilities.
Core Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant
- Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and preparing classroom resources.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils understand tasks and make progress.
- Assist pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND, where required.
- Encourage positive behaviour, active participation, and respectful relationships.
- Monitor pupils’ engagement and progress, sharing relevant observations with teachers.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and well-organised classroom environment.
As the Ideal Teaching Assistant, You Should Have
- Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational or relevant support setting is desirable.
- A patient, supportive, and positive approach to helping pupils learn.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively with teachers and other school staff.
- Flexibility to support pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
- A genuine passion for education and helping children develop confidence and independence.
To Work with GSL Education, You Must
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Hold an up-to-date CV and provide references covering the last two years.
- Have recent experience working with children or young people.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
If you are a caring and motivated Teaching Assistant who wants to make a meaningful contribution to pupils’ learning and development, we welcome your application.
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 ‘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.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Hull.