KS2 Teaching assistant - GSL Education : Job Details

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Job title: KS2  Teaching Assistant

Location: Gateshead  

Hours:8:30 – 3:30pm

Salary: £83 - £120 per day

Are you ready to kickstart your career in education? Look no further- We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants at mainstream Primary schools in Gateshead.

GSL are supporting a lovely school in the Gateshead  area to find a Teaching Assistant. We are looking for an outstanding teaching assistant who has experience working with children to support academically in Maths and English.

 Teaching Assistant Role

• You will engage with children and enforce positive behaviour
• You will Support teaching and Learning within the class
• Assisting with preparation, planning and marking if required
• Taking small groups for interventions – for example Maths or Phonics

• Carry out administrative duties, such as preparing the classroom and clearing away after class to ensure effective teaching can take place.

• Available to work Monday to Friday Term time only – hours of 8.30-3.30pm

Requirements of the role

• Positive approach to working with children and the ability to motivate, inspire and build rapport.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service OR the willingness to complete an immediate application

• The ability to challenge children when they display negative behaviour and become reluctant learners.
• Be a qualified level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant or have other relevant experience ( care, family member support, Youth work etc )

• RTW in the UK and a fully checkable work history

We offer competitive salaries, paid bi-weekly and a great candidate experience including regular contact from our team and a huge commitment for finding work that you want ! GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All our roles are subject to relevant checks and procedures. Our advertised teaching roles relate to real vacancies that exist at our client schools.  In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants. 

 To know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Yasmin Hill at