Job description
Job Title: General Teaching Assistant – Secondary
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire (S70)
Salary Range: £94 - £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Start time: January 2025
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you passionate about education and eager to support young learners in achieving their potential? If so, join a thriving secondary school in Barnsley as a General Teaching Assistant, where your dedication will help create an engaging and supportive learning environment.
As a General Teaching Assistant, you will provide essential support to teachers and students across various subjects. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about education and looking to make a meaningful impact in the classroom.
Responsibilities of the General Teaching Assistant:
- Assist teachers in delivering lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who need extra help.
- Help prepare classroom materials and ensure lessons run smoothly.
- Support students with special educational needs (SEN) where required.
- Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in the classroom.
- Monitor and report on student progress to teaching staff.
Requirements of the General Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting various subjects.
- An understanding of safeguarding practices in schools.
- A commitment to promoting an inclusive and positive learning environment.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: Earn between £94 - £115 per day, depending on experience.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
- Cultural Engagement: Teach languages in a way that fosters global understanding and communication.
- Positive School Culture: Work in a school that promotes collaboration, student well-being, and continuous improvement.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘General Teaching Assistant’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Barnsley!
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
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 ‘General Teaching Assistant’ in a schoolrole, 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.