Flexible Secondary Teaching Assistant - Supply

Randstad Education; Bruton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate £92.56–£95.00 per day

Term-time schedule 8:30–15:30

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting a Secondary Teaching Assistant (Day-to-Day Supply) for a Castle Cary secondary school. The role offers local flexibility and is ideal for experienced TAs or graduates seeking hands-on classroom experience.

You will support pupils aged 11-16 across KS3/KS4, assist teachers, and help embed SEN support while maintaining a positive, safe learning space. DBS check and commutable location are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people (11-16) in school, youth groups, tutoring or care settings.
• Strong communication with an approachable, confident manner.
• Proactive attitude and ability to hit the ground running in different classroom settings.
• Based in Castle Cary or easily commutable.
• GCSE English and Maths at minimum grade C/4.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on Update Service (willing to apply).

Responsibilities

• Support individual students or small groups across KS3 and KS4 during lessons.
• Assist class teachers with general classroom support and student engagement.
• Help implement tailored support for students with SEN or additional learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and a welcoming learning environment.
• Adopt quickly to different subjects and age groups throughout the day.

Skills

Experience with young people

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Local to Castle Cary

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

Degree or TA qualification (advantage)

Job description

Randstad Education is recruiting a Secondary Teaching Assistant (Day-to-Day Supply) for a Castle Cary secondary school. The role offers local flexibility and is ideal for experienced TAs or graduates seeking hands-on classroom experience.

You will support pupils aged 11-16 across KS3/KS4, assist teachers, and help embed SEN support while maintaining a positive, safe learning space. DBS check and commutable location are desirable.