Secondary School Teaching Assistant | Student Support & Interventions

Prospero Teaching; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Resources and ongoing training

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Meaningful difference in students'‑l1l

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students across KS3/4 in a Bournemouth-based school. You will work closely with teaching staff to promote engagement, progression and positive behaviour while building strong relationships with students and colleagues.

The role requires resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to identify and address barriers to learning, supporting academic, social and emotional development in a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (ideally in a secondary setting)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilient, adaptable and able to stay calm in challenging situations
• Proactive approach and initiative when supporting students and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Support students across KS3/4 in class and through targeted interventions
• Collaborate with teaching staff to promote engagement and progress
• Build strong, professional relationships with students and provide encouragement
• Contribute to a positive behaviour and safe learning environment
• Identify barriers to learning and implement strategies to overcome them
• Support academic, social and emotional development of students
• Contribute to a welcoming school community and staff wellbeing

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Proactive initiative

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students across KS3/4 in a Bournemouth-based school. You will work closely with teaching staff to promote engagement, progression and positive behaviour while building strong relationships with students and colleagues.

The role requires resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to identify and address barriers to learning, supporting academic, social and emotional development in a safe learning environment.