Secondary Teaching Assistant

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Job Title: Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Leicestershire

Daily Rate: £90–£100 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Long-Term

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant (TA), you’ll work closely with teachers and students to support learning across the curriculum. You’ll be instrumental in helping students overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students in a classroom setting.
• Assist in implementing tailored learning strategies and interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCO to support students with additional needs.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Support classroom management and contribute to lesson preparation.
• Encourage student participation and foster a love for learning.

• Experience working with secondary school students is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting students.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• SEN experience is a plus, but not essential.
• Ideal for university graduates or individuals considering a career in education.

• Join a welcoming school community with a strong support network.
• Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a long-term role.
• Make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Competitive daily pay of £90–£100, depending on experience.

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 for staff in schools across the UK.

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