Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £100 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time 

Step into a rewarding Teaching Assistant role where your skills can truly make a difference!

GSL Education are currently recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant for a supportive and inclusive school setting in Doncaster. This position is ideal for candidates with experience working in residential care who are eager to transition into education or expand their current experience in the classroom.

Responsibilities of the TA:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis, encouraging engagement, focus, and confidence in their learning.
• Assist in creating a calm, safe, and structured classroom environment.
• Use your residential care experience to build positive relationships and respond effectively to challenging behaviours.
• Collaborate with class teachers and SEN staff to deliver tailored support for each pupil’s needs.
• Help implement individual learning plans and monitor progress.
• Foster emotional well-being and social development alongside academic goals.

Requirements of the TA:

• Previous experience working in a residential care setting is essential.
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or support setting is highly desirable.
• A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and use initiative.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude toward teamwork.
• A current CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained) and an enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

Benefits:

• A meaningful role where you can positively impact pupils' lives.
• Supportive school environment with experienced staff.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• A dedicated GSL Education consultant to guide and support your journey.

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.

If you are a dedicated TA ready to support and inspire students, click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch!

GSL Education are currently recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant for a supportive and inclusive school setting in Doncaster. This position is ideal for candidates with experience working in residential care who are eager to transition into education or expand their current experience in the classroom.