General Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary Scale: £83 – £100 per day
Start Date: ASAP

Nature of Employment: Full-Time

GSL Education are currently looking to appoint General Teaching Assistant towork atanexceptional Secondary Schools in, located 13 miles north of York, North Yorkshire starting as soon as possible.

About the School:

A community Secondary School graded as Good by Ofsted in quality of education and personal development this year.
Believes in ‘Aspiration for all’, meaning that their students are at the heart of their decision making.
Provides students with an engaging and inspiring curriculum, where high quality teaching ensures that students are motivated to learn.
At Key Stage 5, the school collaborates with another School, where many of their students go on to University with others securing Apprenticeships or employment.
The school works hard to make sure that every student graduates with the knowledge and self-assurance necessary to actively participate in their communities and the credentials required to access the next stage of their education.
General Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

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.
Support students both inside and outside of the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis.
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.
General Teaching Assistant Requirements:

Have prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or as an Education Practitioner.
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.

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.

To apply for the role of General 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