Graduate Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Hull; York; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational provider in York is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs in a welcoming secondary school. This full-time role, starting in September 2025, involves providing both in-class and 1:1 support to help pupils achieve academic progress. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a passion for education and experience working with children. Competitive daily rates and ongoing training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a strong academic background.
• Must have or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Work alongside teaching staff to meet student needs.
• Create an inclusive learning environment.
• Participate in planning meetings with school staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience working with children or young people

Calm and compassionate approach

Ability to build positive relationships

Proactive approach

Education

Recent graduate (any subject)

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: GBP23124 GBP27258 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education and supporting young people? Are you considering a future career in teaching or educational psychology?

GSL Education is looking to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a full-time position at a welcoming secondary school in York, starting in September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and ready to make a positive impact in the classroom.

About the Role as a Teaching Assistant:

• Providing in-class support to pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEN), including autism, ADHD and learning difficulties.
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis to help them access the curriculum and achieve academic progress.
• Working alongside teaching staff to ensure the individual needs of students are met.
• Helping create an inclusive, nurturing learning environment.
• Taking part in planning and reflection meetings with school staff where needed.

Ideal Candidate Requirements for a Teaching Assistant:

• A recent graduate (any subject) with a strong academic background.
• Experience working with children or young people, either in a school, tutoring, coaching or voluntary setting.
• A calm, compassionate and proactive approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A genuine desire to support learners with additional needs.
• An Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service, or the willingness to apply for one.

Why work with GSL Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant who will support your development.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities with access to a range of training courses such as Autism Awareness, ADHD Awareness, an SEN Diploma, Level 3 Child Psychology and many more.
• The chance to gain valuable school experience before committing to further study or teacher training.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to build their experience in education, develop their skills, and genuinely make a difference in a young person s life.

Apply now for the of Graduate Teaching Assistant in York by submitting your CV via the application link, or by calling Kerry Fowler at 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.