Job description
Teaching Assistant
Location: Barnsley
Salary: upto £110 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you passionate about helping children achieve their potential? Do you enjoy working in a busy classroom environment supporting teachers and pupils?
If so, GSL Education are currently recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary schools in the Barnsley area. This role is ideal for individuals who want to make a real difference in children’s education and development.
As a Teaching Assistant (TA), you will work closely with teachers to support the learning and well-being of pupils. You’ll assist with classroom management, deliver small group or one-to-one support, and help create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
What you have to do as a Teaching Assistant:
- Support teachers in the delivery of lessons and classroom activities.
- Work with individual pupils or small groups to aid learning and development.
- Assist with behaviour management and promote positive pupil engagement.
- Prepare resources and assist in maintaining an organised classroom.
- Help pupils with varying abilities and learning needs to participate fully in lessons.
- Monitor and report on pupil progress and wellbeing.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
TA Requirements:
- CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or Childcare.
- A degree in Education, Psychology or a similar field.
- Previous experience in a school or educational setting as a Teaching Assistant is essential.
- Ability to support children with a variety of learning needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
Why Join GSL:
- Competitive pay rates tailored to your experience.
- Flexible working opportunities in trusted local schools.
- Dedicated support from our recruitment consultants.
- Opportunities for long-term placements and career development.
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 an application for a new check.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
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.