Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £460 – £650 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you a committed and supportive individual who enjoys helping students reach their potential?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking motivated and caring Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Barnsley.
As a Teaching Assistant (TA), you will work alongside teachers to support students’ learning and contribute to a welcoming, engaging and inclusive classroom environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in an educational setting or further develop your career in education support.
Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:
- Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for students
- Assist students with their learning, development, and classroom tasks
- Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
- Prepare classroom resources and learning materials when required
- Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students at all times
Requirements of a Teaching Assistant (TA):
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare or Teaching Assistance is beneficial
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A patient, supportive, and adaptable approach
- A genuine passion for education and student development
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across 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.