Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant
Location:
York, North Yorkshire
Salary:
£83 - £100 per day
Start Date: January 2025

Contract Type: Full-Time

GSL Education are looking for a passionate and dynamic Secondary Teaching Assistant our Client Secondary School in York, North Yorkshire. This role is ideal for graduates exploring a career in education, as well as experienced Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants seeking a new challenge.

Secondary Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Provide tailored support to students in 1:1 or small group settings.
  • Assist the class teacher in delivering a creative, outdoor, or play-based curriculum.
  • Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and external agencies to ensure each student receives comprehensive support and a quality education.
  • Monitor and record student progress, focusing on developmental milestones and achievements.
  • Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Secondary Teaching Assistant Requirements:

  • A Degree qualification or a relevant Level 2 (or higher) certification in childcare.
  • Knowledge, understanding, or experience in supporting individuals with autism, learning difficulties, SEMH needs, or speech, language, and communication challenges.
  • A flexible, reliable, and proactive approach to work.
  • A genuine passion for working in education and making a difference in young people’s lives.
  • Have a Child Only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

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.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to students’ educational journeys within a supportive and engaging environment. If you’re ready to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply for the role of Secondary Teaching Assistant in York, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.