We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a secondary school setting, providing essential support to students aged 11-16. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students and staff to ensure all learners have the opportunity to access the curriculum and succeed in their education.
You will play a key role in assisting the classroom teacher with lesson delivery, supporting students who may require additional help, and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide in-class support to students, helping them understand and engage with lesson content.
- Assist teachers in delivering lessons by preparing resources, managing materials, and supporting classroom activities.
- Work 1:1 or in small groups with students who may need additional help to achieve their learning goals.
- Support students with a range of learning needs, ensuring all students are included and supported in their academic and social development.
- Help students build confidence, develop social skills, and improve their focus in a secondary school setting.
- Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers.
- Assist with behaviour management, promoting a calm and focused learning environment.
- Help students during transitions between lessons, breaks, and other school activities.
- Provide additional support during exams and assessments, helping students stay on track and organised.
- Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational, care, or youth work setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- A patient, empathetic, and supportive approach to working with secondary school students.
- A proactive and flexible attitude, able to adapt to the needs of different students and teachers.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.
- The ability to manage challenging behaviour and support students in staying engaged with learning.
- An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).
- Relevant qualifications in supporting teaching and learning (desirable but not essential).
- Competitive rates of pay and flexible working hours.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities through Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy.
- Access to a dedicated consultant to support you through the recruitment process and your school placement.
- The opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive secondary school environment, where you can make a positive impact on students' educational experiences.
- Potential for long-term placements or permanent roles within schools.
- Gain valuable experience in a variety of classroom settings, enhancing your career in education.
- Work with the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and staff.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting secondary school students and are looking for a rewarding role in education, we’d love to hear from you!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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