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: Immediately
Are you passionate about helping young people build confidence and get the most out of their education? A secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 and help make their day-to-day learning more accessible.
About the Role:
As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside subject teachers across different departments, providing classroom support and helping students stay focused and engaged. You may support individuals or small groups, assist with lesson activities and help pupils work through areas they find challenging.
You'll also play a part in supporting students as they prepare for GCSEs, helping them develop their understanding, confidence and independence in the classroom.
About the School:
The school aims to provide an inclusive and encouraging learning environment where students are supported to reach their potential. Staff work closely across departments to maintain high expectations, promote positive relationships and ensure pupils receive the support they need throughout their secondary education.
Responsibilities:
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Support teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4.
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Work alongside subject teachers to assist with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support where needed.
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Help students understand tasks, stay focused and participate in lessons.
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Support pupils with revision and GCSE preparation where appropriate.
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Encourage positive behaviour and help manage transitions between lessons.
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Monitor students' progress and share relevant feedback with teaching staff.
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Promote an inclusive, safe and positive classroom environment.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with secondary-aged children or young people is desirable.
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A good understanding of the secondary school curriculum and classroom environment.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A patient, approachable and adaptable attitude.
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Confidence supporting students with different learning needs and abilities.
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Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff.
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A genuine interest in helping young people develop academically and personally.
To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant, 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.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
If you're keen to support students in the classroom and help them make the most of their secondary education, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
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.