Secondary Teaching Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Beccles; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant to support students in KS3 and KS4. The role involves providing targeted support, working alongside class teachers, and fostering students' emotional and social development. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people aged 11–16 and possess strong literacy and numeracy skills. This position offers weekly pay and access to exclusive benefits.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Physical and emotional well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 11–16 is essential.
• A strong understanding of the secondary curriculum is desirable.
• Level 2 or equivalent literacy and numeracy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in KS3 and KS4 across subjects.
• Provide targeted support for individuals or small groups.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver tailored interventions.
• Support pupils' emotional, social, and behavioural development.
• Assist with classroom preparation and administrative tasks.
• Monitor and record student progress and feedback to teachers.

Skills

Experience working in a secondary school

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Patience and resilience

Ability to build positive relationships

Proactive and flexible approach

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact on young people’s learning. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Support students in KS3 and KS4 across a range of subjects.

• Provide targeted support for individuals or small groups, including those with additional learning needs.

• Work alongside class teachers to deliver tailored interventions and help adapt learning materials.

• Support pupils' emotional, social, and behavioural development.

• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, and administrative tasks as needed.

• Help monitor and record student progress and provide feedback to teachers.

Ideal Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working in a secondary school or with young people aged 11–16.

• A strong understanding of the secondary curriculum is desirable.

• Good literacy and numeracy skills (Level 2 or equivalent minimum) as a Secondary Teaching Assistant.

• Patience, resilience, and the ability to build positive relationships with students.

• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting teaching and learning.

• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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