
teaching assistant York, England
GSL Education
Full Time
York, England
12 - 9.5 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description
Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary Scale: £76 - £96 per day
Start Date: September 2023
Contract Type: Full-Time
GSL Education are currently looking to appoint a Primary Teaching Assistant for an Alternative Provision in York, North Yorkshire . The position is to work as a General Teaching Assistant with Primary aged students, across Key Stages 1 and 2. The role is full time and to start in September 2023 . Ideally, you will have experience of working with children in a small group setting.
About The School:
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
To apply for the role of Primary Teaching Assistant in York , 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.
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary Scale: £76 - £96 per day
Start Date: September 2023
Contract Type: Full-Time
GSL Education are currently looking to appoint a Primary Teaching Assistant for an Alternative Provision in York, North Yorkshire . The position is to work as a General Teaching Assistant with Primary aged students, across Key Stages 1 and 2. The role is full time and to start in September 2023 . Ideally, you will have experience of working with children in a small group setting.
About The School:
- The school wants to support students as they work to overcome obstacles to learning and cultivate positive behaviors and constructive attitudes.
- Giving young people the tools, they need to face future learning challenges so they can prosper in society is the school's main objective.
- A number of students on roll have an EHCP for additional learning or neurodevelopmental needs, such as ADHD and autism.
- There is flexibility in the school’s curriculum so that teachers can address gaps in students’ knowledge and meet the needs of all, including those with education, health and care plan targets.
- The mission of the school is to provide children and young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs with a high-quality education, positive opportunities to succeed and improved life skills to increase their chances of returning to mainstream school and contributing to their wider community in a constructive and sustainable manner.
- The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers and other key staff and external agencies to support outstanding education delivery.
- Building rapport with young people and creating an inclusive environment for young people will be key to the job role.
- Working directly with the class teachers to help students reach their maximum potential by providing support, motivation, and encouragement.
- Create and maintain SEN friendly classrooms and teaching areas.
- Support students both inside and outside of the classroom
- In terms of group support, help facilitate group discussions, guide group work, or assist with group projects.
- During group activities, ensure that students stay on task, collaborate effectively, and resolve conflicts if they arise.
- Have prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or as an Education Practitioner with Primary aged students.
- Be confident in managing behaviour within a school setting, using de-escalation techniques where appropriate.
- Be aware of and knowledgeable about different additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, MLD and SEMH.
- Be able to quickly establish positive relationships.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one with GSL Education. DBS sponsorship is available for this position.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
To apply for the role of Primary Teaching Assistant in York , 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.

GSL Education
www.gsleducation.com
London, United Kingdom
Kamal Ahmed
Less than $1 million (USD)
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private