Advanced Teaching Assistant Location: Boroughbridge Salary: £88 – £110 per day Contract: Full-Time Start Date: January 2026 GSL Education are seeking an experienced Advanced Teaching Assistant to support learners in a secondary setting near Boroughbridge. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong practice in supporting pupils who require additional help accessing the curriculum and developing independence. About the School The setting is a co-educational secondary school serving students aged 11–16, committed to aspiration, resilience and achievement. Pupils benefit from a broad curriculum, personalised support and a calm, supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to strengthen outcomes. Advanced TA Responsibilities • Provide high-quality, targeted support for pupils with additional needs • Facilitate small group learning, differentiation and intervention activities • Support pupils in accessing mainstream lessons with confidence • Work closely with teachers, pastoral leaders and external professionals • Help monitor progress and contribute to planning Requirements • Significant experience supporting learners with additional needs • Strong understanding of differentiation and behaviour strategies • Excellent communication and organisational skills • Confident working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply 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 an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire. If you would like to apply for the position of Advanced TA, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.