Secondary School Teaching Assistant — January Start

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Long-term Teachers is recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support students across Torbay in welcoming secondary schools. January 2027 starts available, with potential earlier starts, full-time or part-time, temporary long-term roles that can lead to permanent opportunities.

You will provide general classroom support, run small-group interventions and offer one-to-one help to students who need extra learning or wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people is essential.
• A patient, positive and proactive approach is required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are important.
• Ability to support students with a range of learning needs, including SEN, is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support.
• Deliver small-group interventions.
• Offer one-to-one support to students needing extra help with learning, development or wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with children

Patient approach

Communication skills

Relationship building

SEN support

Job description

Long-term Teachers is recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support students across Torbay in welcoming secondary schools. January 2027 starts available, with potential earlier starts, full-time or part-time, temporary long-term roles that can lead to permanent opportunities.

You will provide general classroom support, run small-group interventions and offer one-to-one help to students who need extra learning or wellbeing support.