Teaching Assistant (TA)

GSL Education - Nottingham; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educators is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning in a welcoming school in Sinfin. This part-time/full-time role involves assisting teachers and helping students with their academic and personal development. Successful candidates must have experience with children, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude. Competitive daily rates and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates reflective of experience

Personalised guidance and support from knowledgeable consultants

Access to professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a school or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, patient, and proactive attitude.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
• A full, up-to-date CV with explanations for any employment gaps in the last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assisting the class teacher in managing classroom behaviour and setting up activities.
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, social skills, and independence.
• Delivering targeted interventions under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Encouraging inclusive participation and engagement across the curriculum.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Caring, patient, proactive attitude

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Sinfin
Salary: £100 £134 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential in a supportive school environment?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning in a welcoming school in Sinfin. This TA role offers a rewarding opportunity to work alongside experienced educators and make a meaningful difference in students academic and personal development.

As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assisting the class teacher in managing classroom behaviour and setting up activities.
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, social skills, and independence.
• Delivering targeted interventions under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Encouraging inclusive participation and engagement across the curriculum.

To be successful as a Teaching Assistant, you will need:

• Experience working with children or young people in a school or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, patient, and proactive attitude.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
• A full, up-to-date CV with explanations for any employment gaps in the last 10 years.

Why work with GSL Education?

• Competitive daily rates reflective of your experience.
• Personalised guidance and support from knowledgeable consultants.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• A commitment to placing quality staff in nurturing school environments.

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.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.To apply for this Teaching Assistant role, please click apply now and submit your CV. One of our consultants will be in touch shortly.