Secondary School Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible day-to-day opportunities

24/7 consultant support

CPD training access

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join mainstream secondary schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands. This is a flexible, day-to-day and long-term opportunity supporting KS3 and KS4 learners.

You will assist teachers, provide 1:1 and small-group support, help manage classroom behaviour, and build positive relationships to boost students' confidence and progress. Competitive pay and consultant support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Positive, patient and proactive attitude.
• Confidence supporting secondary-aged students.
• Genuine passion for education.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in the classroom across KS3 and KS4.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support.
• Assisting teachers with lessons and classroom activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and student engagement.
• Helping students build confidence and independence.

Skills

Experience with children

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience and adaptability

Job description

Secondary School Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham
Pay: £90 £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary Day-to-Day & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a secondary school?

Do you enjoy supporting young people with their learning and helping them achieve their potential?

Are you confident managing classroom behaviour and building positive relationships with students?

TeacherActive is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join welcoming mainstream secondary schools across Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support students across KS3 and KS4, build positive relationships and help young people achieve their potential.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting students in the classroom across KS3 and KS4

• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support

• Assisting teachers with lessons and classroom activities

• Encouraging positive behaviour and student engagement

• Helping students build confidence and independence

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills

• A positive, patient and proactive attitude

• Confidence supporting secondary-aged students

• A genuine passion for education

Secondary school experience is desirable, but transferable experience is also welcomed!

Why Join TeacherActive?

• Competitive pay of £90 £120 per day

• Flexible day-to-day and long-term opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support available 24/7

• Access to CPD training through My-Progression

• Referral scheme offering up to £100 (T&Cs apply)

• PAYE payments

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. All applicants are subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check, identity verification and professional references where required.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.