Teaching Assistant. Education & Training

Join a Wonderful Secondary School as a Teaching Assistant!

Role:
Teaching Assistant

Location:

Haringey, Barnet, Enfield & Islington, North London

Start Date:

January 2026
End Date:
Negotiable

Employment Type:

Full-Time/Part-Time
Contract Type:
Long-Term/Short-Term
Pay Scale: £90 - £110 per day depending on experience & Contract Type

GSL Education are currently working in partnership with a well‑resourced school in Haringey, Barnet, Enfield & Islington, North London that requires a Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is the perfect job for anyone looking to gain experience before applying for teacher training. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced educators, gain valuable classroom experience, and make a real difference in the lives of our students.

• Classroom Support:
  Assist teachers in delivering engaging and interactive lessons, provide one‑on‑one support to students, and facilitate small group activities.
• Individualized Learning:
  Work closely with students who require additional support, adapt teaching materials, and provide targeted interventions to ensure all students reach their full potential.
• Behaviour Management:
  Assist in maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promote respectful behaviour, and implement behaviour management strategies.
• Assessments and Progress Monitoring:
  Support teachers in assessing student progress, provide feedback, and record student data to inform teaching strategies and interventions.
• Extra‑Curricular Involvement:
  Contribute to the wider school community by assisting in extracurricular activities, such as clubs, sports events, and school trips, fostering student engagement and personal development.

• A degree in any subject area, demonstrating commitment to academic excellence. Holding a degree at 2:2 or higher is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
• An enthusiastic and proactive approach, demonstrating passion for education and willingness to go above and beyond to support student learning.
• Flexibility and adaptability, as you will be working across a variety of subjects and supporting different teaching styles.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, contributing to a collaborative and supportive school environment.
• Enhanced DBS registered to the update service.

• Diverse Opportunities:
  Access a variety of roles in different types of educational settings, from mainstream schools to special education and alternative provisions.
• Support and Guidance:
  Refine your CV, prepare for interviews, and navigate compliance procedures.
• Flexibility:
  Many positions can be flexible, including part‑time, full‑time, and temporary roles.
• Commitment to Quality and Safeguarding:
  Provide quality teaching and support staff with a focus on ethics, inclusion, and safety.
• Professional Development:
  Access training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Dedicated Consultant:
  Receive support from a dedicated consultant who will help you find your desirable role with the best pay rate.

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 to 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 throughout London.

For more information or to register your interest in the Teaching Assistant 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.