Specialist Teaching Assistant

Description

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location: Hull

Salary: £89 – £105 per day (Depending on Experience)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term, Full-time / Part-time

Are you passionate about supporting children with diverse learning needs?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistant to join schools across Hull. This role is ideal for someone who can provide targeted support, helping students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant (Specialist TA), you will work closely with teachers to provide focused support to pupils with specific learning needs. You will assist in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment, adapt resources, and help deliver tailored learning interventions. Your role will also involve collaborating with staff and parents to ensure each child receives the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed.

What you have to do as a Specialist Teaching Assistant:

Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupils with additional learning needs.

Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual requirements.

Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development.

Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive engagement.

Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Prepare and organise classroom resources for specialist interventions.

Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents.

Encourage independence, confidence, and resilience in learning.

Support pupils during breaks, lunchtimes, and transitions as required.

Contribute to the planning and delivery of personalised learning activities.

Specialist Teaching Assistant (Specialist TA) Qualifications:

Experience supporting pupils with additional or specialist learning needs.

A degree in Psychology, SEN, Counselling or a similar field.

Relevant qualifications (desirable, e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3, or equivalent).

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting children.

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply via GSL Education.

Why choose GSL?

Competitive daily pay with flexible working options.

Dedicated consultants to support your career progression.

Opportunities across schools in Hull and local areas.

Access to ongoing professional development and training.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the “Specialist Teaching Assistant” role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch

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