Flexible Secondary Teaching Assistant — CPD & Support

AMA Admin; Coventry; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Flexible hours

CPD courses before placement

Free PSHE resources

Wellbeing resources

Support from dedicated consultant

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting for Teaching Assistants to join secondary schools in Coventry. This flexible role supports pupils across subjects, with one-to-one and small group work, under the guidance of classroom teachers.

You will work with SEND learners and assist with resources, behaviours, and lesson delivery. Ideal candidates bring secondary school experience, calm communication, and a proactive approach to safeguarding, training, and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils in a secondary school setting.
• Understanding of strategies for supporting mixed-ability and SEND learners.
• Calm, patient, and able to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils.
• Confident assisting learning across a range of subjects and key stages.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptable across different school environments and classroom needs.
• Professional, reliable, and proactive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Willingness to take part in training and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils across different subjects.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and accessible learning activities.
• Support pupils with additional needs to ensure full participation in lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and follow school behaviour expectations.
• Help prepare resources and assist with general classroom organisation.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and good study habits.
• Monitor pupil progress and share relevant observations with teaching staff.
• Support wider school duties and routines during longer-term placements.

Skills

Secondary setting experience

SEND support

Calm and patient

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptable

Professional attitude

Safeguarding awareness

Willingness to training

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting for Teaching Assistants to join secondary schools in Coventry. This flexible role supports pupils across subjects, with one-to-one and small group work, under the guidance of classroom teachers.

You will work with SEND learners and assist with resources, behaviours, and lesson delivery. Ideal candidates bring secondary school experience, calm communication, and a proactive approach to safeguarding, training, and ongoing development.