Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Hull
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them develop the confidence, skills, and independence 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 their learning, and creating a positive classroom 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 with their academic, social, and personal development. You will assist with classroom activities, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and help pupils overcome learning barriers. You may also work with children who have SEND or additional learning needs, adapting your approach to ensure they receive the support they need.
Core Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant
- Support teachers with lesson delivery, classroom preparation, and learning resources.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group assistance to help pupils understand tasks and make progress.
- Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs, adapting strategies to suit 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.