Secondary School TA Need Experience

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Harrow; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a welcoming secondary environment. You will assist teachers, work one-to-one and in small groups, and help implement intervention programmes to boost student progress.

The role covers SEN support, behaviour management, and positive engagement to help learners reach their potential. Applicants should have Enhanced DBS and be prepared for temporary, potentially long-term

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school setting.
• Experience supporting students with SEN/SEMH/ASD/ADHD or learning difficulties is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across secondary subjects.
• One-to-one and small group support for students.
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Promote engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support intervention programmes and targeted sessions.
• Uphold school policies and positive behaviour.

Skills

Secondary school TA

SEN support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patient and adaptable

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Are you an experienced Secondary School Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Do you have a passion for supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 within a welcoming and inclusive secondary school environment.

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting both teachers and students, helping to create a positive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.

• Provide classroom support across a range of secondary subjects.
• Work with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Support pupils with SEN, behavioural needs, and additional learning requirements.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Help monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Encourage student engagement, confidence, and independence.
• Support the implementation of intervention programmes and targeted support sessions.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold school policies.

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a secondary school.
• Experience supporting students with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or learning difficulties is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Competitive daily rates and permanent salary options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive school leadership teams.
• Long-term career progression within education.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on students' academic and personal development.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Behaviour Mentor looking to further your career within secondary education, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.