Job description

Are you passionate about supporting students in their learning journey?

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Location: Sheffield (S9)

Salary: £95 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: January 2025

Contract: Temporary/Permanent


GSL Education are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) at a client secondary school in Sheffield, starting in January 2025.

Job Summary:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide invaluable support to both teachers and students, helping to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills while making a real impact on students' academic progress and personal growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with planning and delivering engaging lessons for Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) students, supporting a range of subjects.
  • Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with varying needs, both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Help to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel supported and motivated.
  • Work closely with teachers to ensure students' individual learning needs are met.
  • Support students with their homework and classwork, helping them build confidence and achieve their potential.
  • Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents as required.

Requirements:

  • Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2 or 3, or NVQ, are desirable but not essential.
  • Experience working with secondary school students is preferred but not essential.
  • A passion for supporting students and helping them succeed in their learning.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude towards education.
  • An enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

If you're an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant - Secondary ready to make a difference in students' lives, this is the role for you!

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.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Sheffield.

For more information or to register your interest in this 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.

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