Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Newcastle; Eaglescliffe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education - Newcastle is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Stockton-on-Tees, supporting pupils in their learning and helping them reach their full potential within the classroom.

You will collaborate with teachers to provide 1:1 support and small-group interventions, assist with lesson preparation, promote positive behaviour, and help maintain an inclusive, safe learning environment in line with safeguarding and DBS requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patience, adaptable and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with varying abilities and needs.
• Experience supporting SEND pupils (desirable).
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply).
• Have a fully checkable work history.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Work with pupils on 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and classroom engagement.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs where required.
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence and participation.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children or young ppl

Patience

Adaptable

Strong communication

Teamwork

Experience supporting SEND (desirable)

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Fully checkable work history

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: £90 £120 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time / Flexible

A welcoming and supportive school in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils in their learning and helping them achieve their full potential within the classroom.

The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers to provide classroom support, deliver targeted interventions and work with pupils on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. You will play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

Key Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.

• Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

• Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.

• Delivering targeted interventions to support pupil progress.

• Promoting positive behaviour and classroom engagement.

• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs where required.

• Encouraging pupil confidence, independence and participation.

• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people.

• Be patient, adaptable and supportive in approach.

• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Be confident supporting pupils with varying abilities and needs.

• Have experience supporting SEND pupils (desirable).

• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply).

• Have a fully checkable work history.

Benefits:

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your career journey.

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.

• Opportunities to work within welcoming and supportive school settings.

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced education consultants.

• Access to training courses to enhance knowledge and skills.

This Teaching Assistant role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must satisfy safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

Referral Bonus:

We are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of Teachers or Teaching Assistants.