Inspiring Secondary Teaching Assistant & Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a proactive Secondary Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 3 and 4 students in Preston. You will deliver 1-to-1 interventions, run small-group sessions, and assist learners with SEND, including ADHD, ASC, and dyslexia, to help raise attainment.

This full-time, long-term role starts September 2026, with term-time hours 8:30 AM–3:30 PM and potential permanent pathways for the 2026/27 academic year. DBS enhanced preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-age youth (11-16) in school/youth settings.
• Strong GCSE-level knowledge in core subjects to assist with curriculum content.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one before September).
• Calm, authoritative and empathetic communication with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students across core and foundation subjects.
• Delivering 1-to-1 academic interventions and small-group booster sessions.
• Assisting students with additional learning needs (SEND) including ADHD, ASC, dyslexia and SEMH.
• Providing classroom support to maintain focus, de-escalate disruptions, and promote positive engagement.
• Acting as a relatable mentor to build students' confidence and resilience.

Skills

GCSE knowledge core subjects

Interpersonal communication

Calm, authoritative approach

DBS safeguarding compliance

Education

GCSE-level knowledge in core subjects

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a proactive Secondary Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 3 and 4 students in Preston. You will deliver 1-to-1 interventions, run small-group sessions, and assist learners with SEND, including ADHD, ASC, and dyslexia, to help raise attainment.

This full-time, long-term role starts September 2026, with term-time hours 8:30 AM–3:30 PM and potential permanent pathways for the 2026/27 academic year. DBS enhanced preferred.