Job description
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Basildon
Salary Scale: ££120 per day
Contract Type: Full-time
GSL are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support students in a secondary school setting across Key Stages 3 and 4. This role involves supporting students within the classroom, helping them to stay engaged with learning, build confidence, and achieve their full academic and personal potential.
You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help students access the curriculum, develop positive learning behaviours, and thrive within a supportive and inclusive school environment.
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, Graduate, Sports Coach, Youth Worker, Support Worker, or someone with a positive attitude looking to begin a career in education, we would love to hear from you.
You will have opportunities for professional development and will support students in a range of settings, including:
• In-class support across a variety of subjects
• Small group interventions and targeted learning support
• Exam preparation and coursework support
• Behaviour management and classroom engagement
• Enrichment and extracurricular activities such as sports, trips, and wider school events
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students’ academic progress and personal development. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and other professionals to create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where all students can succeed.
Responsibilities:
• Provide classroom support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Support teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and participation
• Assist students with organisation, confidence, and learning skills
• Support the preparation of classroom resources and activities
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment
• Support students during lessons and wider school activities where required
Qualifications and Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Patience, adaptability, and resilience
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people
• Proactive approach and willingness to work as part of a team
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
• Competitive daily pay rates
• A supportive and collaborative secondary school environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• Valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers and education professionals
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a secondary school environment while developing your own skills and experience within education.
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.
If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.