Secondary Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistants to join a supportive team in Dawlish. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with students aged 3-19 with complex needs, including Autism and learning difficulties. You will help create a nurturing environment, supporting students' academic and emotional development. The position includes comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development opportunities, allowing you to make a significant impact on students' education and well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing professional development

Well-resourced school environment

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation and advice

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEN is desirable.
• Confidence in managing Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support students within the classroom and deliver tailored interventions.
• Build trusting relationships with students and provide emotional support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Experience in Supporting SEN

Relevant Teaching Qualifications

Job description

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Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:45 - 15:45, term time only

Salary: Starting at £100 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Long-Term Teachers are proud supporters of a fantastic Trust, dedicated to supporting SEN schools across the South West. We work in partnership with one of their highly regarded specialist schools based in Dawlish, set within a stunning woodland and coastal setting. We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

This unique school provides outstanding education and care to students aged 3 - 19 with a range of complex needs, including Autism, communication and interaction challenges and learning difficulties. Secondary students benefit from a highly adapted curriculum, specialist interventions and holistic therapeutic support.

The Role:

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will help create a nurturing, structured environment that supports academic, social and emotional development. Working closely with teachers and therapists, you will:

• Support students within the classroom, helping them stay engaged and make progress
• Deliver small-group and 1:1 interventions tailored to individual learning needs
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, acting as a positive role model
• Provide social, emotional and behavioural support to promote confidence and resilience
• Assist with the preparation of lesson resources and classroom displays
• Help monitor student progress and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews
• Supervise students during break times and transitions around the school site

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive, empathetic and enthusiastic approach to supporting young people
• Previous experience supporting students with SEN is desirable
• Confidence in managing a range of additional needs including Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, adaptable and resilient attitude with a sense of humour and creativity

What’s On Offer:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday during term time
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development opportunities
• A welcoming and well-resourced school environment
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on students education and wellbeing

Recruitment for this role is ongoing and applications may close at short notice. If you’re keen to take the next step in your career in a rewarding, worthwhile role, get in touch today!

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay