Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; North Kelsey CP; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to work in schools across Sleaford. Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Salary: £93 – £110 per day, depending on experience. Start Date: ASAP. Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time | Flexible.

This role is ideal for aspiring teachers, graduates and university students who want practical experience alongside their studies. You will support pupils, work with teachers, and develop skills in safeguarding and classroom management.

Qualifications

• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• DBS check through the Update Service is required.
• Experience in education or youth work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons and activities.
• Provide individual and small-group assistance.
• Encourage pupils to participate and engage with learning.
• Support classroom behaviour and routines.
• Help students develop confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff.
• Assist with creating a positive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Confident communication

Team player

Experience with children

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Sleaford

Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Salary: £93 – £110 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time | Flexible

GSL Education is seeking supportive Teaching Assistanst to work in schools across Sleaford.

If you are looking for meaningful work with children and are considering a future in education, this could be a great opportunity to get your first-hand school experience. The role would be particularly suitable for aspiring teachers, graduates and university students who want to gain practical experience alongside their studies or before beginning teacher training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils during lessons and activities.
• Provide individual and small-group assistance.
• Encourage pupils to participate and engage with learning.
• Support classroom behaviour and routines.
• Help students develop confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff.
• Assist with creating a positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Enjoys working with children and young people.
• Has patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Communicates confidently and professionally.
• Can work well as part of a school team.
• Has previous experience with children, education or youth work, ideally.
• Is interested in developing a career in teaching or education.

What GSL Education Offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible work opportunities.
• Experience across local schools.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities for longer-term and permanent roles.

Please keep in mind that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

GSL Education offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.