Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Hull Branch is recruiting a resilient Teaching Assistant to work in Market Weighton. You will provide tailored support to pupils in and outside the classroom, helping them access learning and manage challenges.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children or young people, a calm and patient manner, and strong communication. The role is full-time and on-site, starting as soon as possible, with DBS clearance process noted.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in educational, care, youth, or similar settings.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach with challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils access learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and encourage confidence.
• Support pupils with emotional, social, or behavioural needs.
• Promote positive behaviour through calm, consistent approaches.
• Create a safe, structured, inclusive environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt support to individual needs.

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary: £92 - £115 per day (Depending on experience)

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours, and achieve their full potential?

GSL Education Hull Branch are currently recruiting for a resilient, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive educational setting in Market Weighton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and is confident supporting pupils who may require additional academic, emotional, or behavioural support.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils both in and outside the classroom. You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help pupils engage with learning, manage challenges, develop confidence, and make positive progress. The role would suit someone with a strong interest in supporting young people who may present with behavioural or emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils access learning and remain engaged.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Support pupils who may experience emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties that affect their learning.
• Promote positive behaviour through calm, consistent, and supportive approaches.
• Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive environment where pupils feel supported and able to learn.
• Work closely with teachers and wider staff to monitor pupil progress and adapt support to individual needs.

As the Ideal Teaching Assistant, You Should Have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people in an educational, care, youth, or similar setting.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach when working with challenging behaviour or complex situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in maintaining appropriate boundaries while building positive relationships with pupils.
• Ability to remain consistent and composed when supporting pupils experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.

To Work with GSL Education, You Must:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Provide an up-to-date CV and references covering the last 2 years.
• Have recent experience working with children or young people.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

If you are a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting young people with both learning and behavioural needs, we welcome your application for this rewarding opportunity in Market Weighton.

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.