Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Durham
Salary: £87 - £108 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Daily Supply/Long Term, Full-Time/Part-Time
Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience in supporting secondary school students to achieve their full potential?
GSL Education are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join one of our client secondary schools in Durham. If you are ready to make a real difference and provide invaluable support to students, this is the role for you!
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school setting, you will play a key role in supporting students with their learning, ensuring they stay engaged and make progress across the curriculum. Working closely with the classroom teacher, you will provide one-on-one and small group assistance, helping students to achieve their academic goals.
Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant (Secondary):
- Provide direct support to students to help them achieve academic success.
- Assist in delivering tailored learning programmes that meet students’ individual needs.
- Support classroom management by keeping students engaged and focused on tasks.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement effective interventions.
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, particularly with secondary aged students, is essential.
- A strong passion for working with secondary-aged students and helping them succeed.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- An up-to-date CV and an enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).
Requirements of the Secondary Teaching Assistant:
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay: £87 - £108 per day, depending on experience.
- Immediate Start: Begin your new role as soon as possible, with the opportunity to make an immediate impact.
- Professional Development: Continuous training and career progression opportunities.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a school that promotes collaboration, inclusivity, and the well-being of both students and staff.
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Teaching Assistant (Secondary) 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.