Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support throughout your job

Flexible working opportunities

Training courses access

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

GSL Education - Newcastle in Newcastle is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team for a full-time/flexible role starting September 2026. You will support pupils in learning and help them achieve their full potential within the classroom.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children or young people, be patient and adaptable, and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. DBS required; experience with SEND is desirable; competitive daily pay and consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patient, adaptable and supportive in approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confident supporting pupils with varying abilities and needs.
• Experience supporting SEND pupils desirable.
• SEN Teaching Assistant or HLTA experience is an advantage.
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs including ASD, ADHD and SEMH.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to apply.
• Fully checkable work history.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

SEND support

SEN HLTA experience

ASD ADHD SEMH understanding

DBS Update Service

Job description

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £90-£120 per day (dependent on experience)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full-Time / Flexible

A welcoming and supportive school in Newcastle 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.

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).
• Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant or HLTA would be a significant advantage.
• Be confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH.
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply).
• Have a fully checkable work history.

• 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