Job description
Job Title: Advance Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary Scale: £102 – £120 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take on a more senior role within education? Do you have the confidence, initiative and skills to support teachers, lead learning activities and help pupils achieve their full potential?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently seeking an Advanced Teaching Assistant to work in a secondary school in Scarborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional who can take on additional responsibilities, provide targeted pupil support and contribute to the effective delivery of teaching and learning.
Advanced Teaching Assistant Role:
As an Advanced Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support lesson delivery, lead planned learning activities and provide additional guidance to individuals and groups of pupils. You will use your experience and initiative to respond to different learning needs, support classroom management and help create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
Advanced Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Deliver planned learning activities and provide targeted support to individuals and small groups of pupils.
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom resources and the implementation of learning strategies.
- Monitor pupils’ understanding and progress, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas requiring further support.
- Promote positive behaviour, encourage active participation and maintain an orderly classroom environment.
- Adapt learning activities and support approaches to meet pupils’ individual abilities and learning needs.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to promote inclusion, pupil wellbeing and academic achievement.
Advanced Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Relevant qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent experience in an educational setting.
- Substantial experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally with experience taking on additional responsibilities.
- Confidence in leading learning activities, supporting lesson delivery and managing classroom behaviour.
- Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently when required.
- A proactive, patient and adaptable approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and development.
- An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
To apply to work with GSL Education as an Advanced Teaching Assistant in Scarborough, or to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with us.
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 ‘Advanced 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 Scarborough.