Post 16 Teaching Assistant

Are you a fresh graduate with a passion for education and a desire to support students post-16 in their academic journey?

GSL Education Newcastle Branch are currently working in partnership with a magnificent educational institute in Washington that is seeking a Teaching Assistant for students over 16 to join their team. This role comes with an epic educational experience that promotes both academic success and personal growth.

Job Title: Post 16 Teaching Assistant
Location: Washington
Salary Range: £75 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Daily Supply, Long Term

About the Role

As a Post 16 Teaching Assistant, you will be a vital part of students' journeys, helping them excel in their coursework while fostering their personal growth. Working alongside teachers, you will ensure each student feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Responsibilities of the Post 16 Teaching Assistant:

• Provide academic support to students aged 16 and more in both one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Assist in maintaining a positive, engaging and structured learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and report key observations to teachers.
• Support behaviour management strategies, promoting positive attitudes and engagement.
• Prepare and organise resources and materials for lessons.
• Encourage students to develop essential life skills and independence.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a recent graduate with a degree in Education or a related field.
• Be committed to working alongside young children and dedicated to supporting their academic growth.
• May have previous experience working with post-16 students in an educational setting.
• Have good organisational abilities, strong communication and classroom management skills and the capacity to run a classroom efficiently.
• Have an understanding and compassionate approach to helping the students.
• Have flexibility and adaptability to cover various subjects.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

Join GSL Education Today!

• Earn between £75 - £110 per day, depending on experience.
• Begin teaching straight away in a supportive and dynamic school environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
• Teach languages in a way that fosters global understanding and communication.
• Work in a school that promotes collaboration, student well-being and continuous improvement.

We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and contribute to shaping the future of the learners.

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 staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Teaching Assistant (Post-16)’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.