Secondary Teaching Assistant Location: York, North Yorkshire Salary: £83 - £100 per day Start Date: January 2025 Contract Type: Full-Time GSL Education are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Secondary Teaching Assistant to work at an Alternative Provision located in York, North Yorkshire, starting in January 2025. The position is suited for Graduates considering a career in the education sector, experienced Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant. Secondary Teaching Assistant Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, reinforcing learning objectives and promoting independent thinking. To support the class teacher in the delivery of a creative curriculum, outdoor curriculum, or play-based learning curriculum. To work in partnership with other support staff, teachers, and outside agencies to ensure each child receives the best education and support. To track progress and developmental markers. Foster a positive and respectful classroom atmosphere that encourages active participation and a love for learning. Secondary Teaching Assistant Requirements: Be educated to Degree level or hold a relevant Level 2 qualification or higher in childcare. Have a clear understanding, knowledge, or hands-on experience of supporting people with autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional, and mental health needs or speech, language, and communication needs. Be a flexible, dynamic, and reliable practitioner. Have a genuine desire to work in the education sector. Have a Child Only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one. 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 Secondary 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.