Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Hull
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and helping young people develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across schools in Hull. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children, supporting classroom learning, and creating a positive environment where every pupil feels encouraged to achieve their potential.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers to support pupils throughout the school day. You will help deliver classroom activities, provide individual and small-group assistance, and encourage pupils to participate in learning. You may also support children with SEND and additional learning needs, adapting your approach to help them develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
Core Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant
- Support teachers with lesson delivery, classroom preparation, and learning resources.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils understand tasks and make progress.
- Assist pupils with SEND and additional learning needs, adapting support to their individual requirements.
- Encourage positive behaviour, classroom participation, and independent learning.
- Monitor pupils' engagement and progress, sharing relevant observations with teaching staff.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
As the Ideal Teaching Assistant, You Should Have
- Previous experience working with children or young people in a school or relevant support setting is desirable.
- A patient, caring, and encouraging approach to supporting pupils.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow teachers' guidance.
- Flexibility and confidence in supporting pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
- A genuine interest in 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 motivated and supportive Teaching Assistant who wants to make a meaningful difference to children's education, 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.