Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Doncaster
Pay Rate: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term

Can you provide the encouragement and practical support that helps young people stay engaged, overcome learning barriers, and become more confident in the classroom?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are recruiting enthusiastic and dependable Teaching Assistant (TA) to work in welcoming schools across Doncaster. We would like to hear from individuals who can work effectively alongside teachers, respond to different learning needs, and provide focused assistance that enables students to participate and make progress.

The Teaching Assistant will have the opportunity to contribute to everyday classroom learning by reinforcing lesson content, assisting individuals and small groups, and encouraging learners to develop greater confidence and independence.

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted assistance during lessons and classroom activities
• Work one-to-one and with small groups to reinforce key concepts
• Adapt activities and resources to accommodate different learning needs
• Encourage participation, confidence, and independent working
• Observe progress and communicate relevant information to teaching staff
• Contribute to positive classroom routines and an inclusive learning environment

Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Understanding of different learning needs and suitable support strategies
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish constructive relationships
• Confidence providing individual and small-group assistance
• Patient, organised, reliable, and adaptable approach to classroom support
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join GSL Education:

• Receive competitive weekly pay based on your experience
• Develop valuable classroom and learning-support skills
• Gain experience across different classes, abilities, and educational needs
• Access flexible assignments alongside longer-term school placements
• Receive ongoing guidance from dedicated education consultants

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 throughout the South Yorkshire.

For more information or to register your interest in the “Teaching Assistant” 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.