Job description
Teaching Assistant
Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire
Salary: £83 - £105 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: 0.8 FTE, Monday to Thursday
GSL Education’s North Yorkshire Branch is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work at a Client Primary School on a supply basis, located in Ripon, North Yorkshire, starting as soon as possible. The role will be to support a Year 2 pupil on a 1:1 basis, across Monday to Thursday.
About the School:
- The school's aim is to give children and young people with needs related to social, emotional, and mental health an excellent education, encouraging possibilities for success, and enhanced life skills.
- The school wants to support youth in overcoming obstacles to learning and working toward the development of positive behaviours and constructive attitudes.
- The school supports a large number of students with additional learning or neurodevelopmental challenges, such as ADHD and Autism.
- The school's curriculum is designed to be engaging, relevant, and stimulating, providing a solid foundation for future success.
- The school’s focus is on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement which reflets their belief in empowering students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.
Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide individualised support to a student with special needs.
- Work with students on a 1:1 or in a small group basis whenever required.
- Use appropriate strategies to manage and promote positive student behaviour.
- Be patient and have a kind and caring approach.
- Build a strong, trusting rapport with the student.
- Provide emotional support during challenging situations.
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Experience supporting students with special needs.
- A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or EYFS).
- Experience in education, child development, or mental health support is desirable.
- Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
- Hold a Child only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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.
For more information, or to apply for the position of Teaching Assistant in Ripon, North Yorkshire, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our North Yorkshire office today. Alternatively, please apply via the application link, or please visit the GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you!