Job description

Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP/Easter 2023
Salary: £75 – £90 per day


Are you a recent University Graduate considering a career in the education sector?
Do you have a genuine desire to help support young people?
If so, GSL Education would like to hear from you!


As a national independent recruitment provider, GSL Education supports Primary, Secondary and Special Educational Needs Schools with their staffing requirements. Whether you’re looking for full time work to kick-start your education career, or work part-time alongside further education studies, we can offer you the chance to gain hands-on experience, whilst earning a healthy daily salary.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support students on a 1:1 and small group basis with their academic, personal, and social development.
  • Provide additional support in your subject-specialist area.
  • Work closely with the class teacher to assist in the delivery of educational activities.
  • Provide a safe and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive.
  • Adapt lesson plans to suit individual student needs.
  • Provide 1:1 support to pupils with special educational needs, such as learning difficulties or autism.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Requirements:
  • Hold a degree at 2:2 classification or higher.
  • Have a genuine desire and passion to work in the education sector.
  • Be a flexible, dynamic, and nurturing practitioner.
  • Be able to use humour as a way of engaging young people.
  • Be available at least 2 days per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only.
In return, you will:
  • Earn a competitive daily salary between £75 and £90.
  • Be paid fortnightly via PAYE or an Umbrella Company – your choice!
  • Have access to over £4000 worth of CPD, including Autism Awareness, SEN Certificate, Team Teach and formal Teaching Assistant qualifications to name a few.
  • Have the opportunity to work in local Primary, Secondary and Special Educational Needs Schools, broadening your horizon of the different sectors within education.
For further information, please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education’s North Yorkshire branches. Alternatively, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application form to apply to work as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in York.