Full-Time Secondary Teaching Assistant — Help Students Thrive

Veritas Education Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time opportunities

Guidance from dedicated consultant

Diverse school environments

Pathways into teacher training

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistants to work full-time in a range of secondary schools across Blackburn. You will support students academically and personally, helping them reach their full potential in and beyond the classroom.

Ideal candidates will have experience with young people, a patient approach, and strong communication skills, with a DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, preferably within an educational setting.
• A positive, proactive, and patient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships with students and staff.
• A passion for helping young people succeed.
• A DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Assist students with additional learning and behavioural needs.
• Encourage positive engagement, confidence and progress.
• Help create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with young people

Patient and proactive

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Passion for helping students

DBS Update Service

Job description

Veritas Education is seeking dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistants to work full-time in a range of secondary schools across Blackburn. You will support students academically and personally, helping them reach their full potential in and beyond the classroom.

Ideal candidates will have experience with young people, a patient approach, and strong communication skills, with a DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.