Secondary Teaching Assistant

Exclusive Education; Audenshaw; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 19,372; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Consultant support

Opportunities across the North West

Job summary

Exclusive Education is recruiting a Secondary Teaching Assistant for a welcoming secondary school in Tameside. The role covers Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting lessons, delivering small group interventions, and helping create a positive learning environment.

This long-term opportunity suits an experienced Teaching Assistant, recent graduate, or aspiring teacher. DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one is required; eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 references commenting on work with young people or in a care setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, enthusiastic, and flexible approach
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Support students within the classroom across a range of subjects
• Deliver one-to-one and small group support where required
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Promote positive behaviour and student engagement
• Support students with varying learning abilities and needs
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible / adaptable

Job description

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Exclusive Education is currently recruiting a Secondary Teaching Assistant for a welcoming secondary school in Tameside. This long-term opportunity is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate or an aspiring teacher.

Working across Key Stages 3 and 4, you will support students in lessons, deliver small group interventions, and help create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students within the classroom across a range of subjects
• Deliver one-to-one and small group support where required
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Promote positive behaviour and student engagement
• Support students with varying learning abilities and needs
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Requirements

• 2 references which comment on you working with young people or in a care setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, enthusiastic, and flexible approach
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Benefits

• Competitive pay of 95- 105 per day.
• Long-term placement in a supportive secondary school.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to a range of opportunities across the North West.
• Simple and efficient registration process.

Interested? Apply below.

For more information on this and other opportunities, call (phone number removed).

Referral Bonus: Refer a Teacher, Teaching Assistant, or Cover Supervisor and receive 50 in vouchers when they work with us for 10 days.