Secondary Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Devon and Torbay; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 19 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dedicated consultant support

Guaranteed pay scheme

Access to permanent opportunities

Clearance and onboarding support

Résumé du poste

Long-term Teachers Ltd is recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for secondary schools in Plymouth, Devon. Positions available for January starts, with both full-time and part-time options, including long-term placements that may lead to permanent opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with children or young people, and a genuine passion for helping students reach their potential. SEN experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience in educational settings preferred.
• Experience supporting students with SEN desirable but not essential.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Previous experience working with young

Strong communication and relationship‑

Patient, positive and proactive

Support students with a range of needs

Description du poste

Secondary School Teaching Assistants – Plymouth

Full-time | Part-time | Long-term | Permanent Opportunities

Employer: Long-term Teachers (Education Recruitment Agency)
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Temporary (Long-Term, with Permanent Opportunities)
Start Date: January 2027, with potential earlier starts
Experience Required: Previous experience working with children or young people
Desirable Experience: Secondary school experience and experience supporting students with SEN

Long-term Teachers is working with welcoming secondary schools across Plymouth to recruit enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants for a range of opportunities, with January starts available and the possibility of starting earlier.

We are looking for positive, adaptable individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential. Previous experience working with children or young people is essential, ideally within an educational setting. Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable but not essential.

The roles may involve providing general classroom support, delivering small-group interventions and offering one-to-one support to students who need additional help with their learning, development or wellbeing.

We're Looking For

Previous experience working with children or young people.

A patient, positive and proactive approach.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

The ability to support students with a range of learning needs.

A genuine passion for education and helping young people succeed.

We Offer

January start opportunities, with the potential for earlier starts.

Full-time and part-time positions.

Long-term placements and potential permanent opportunities.

Competitive rates of pay.

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

The opportunity to make a real difference within a secondary school in Plymouth.

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent education recruitment 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 take the time to understand your experience, skill set and what your ideal role looks like. You'll receive regular updates throughout the compliance process, support with applications for specific roles, and information about additional opportunities that may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and maintain high standards of compliance. Our in-house compliance team will provide guidance and support throughout the clearance and onboarding process.

In addition, you will receive:

Guaranteed Pay Scheme opportunities, where applicable.

Access to permanent job opportunities.

Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process.

Employment arrangements in line with Agency Workers Regulations.

Interview preparation, advice and support.

Applicable statutory employment rights, including sick pay, holiday pay, maternity pay and paternity pay.

Safeguarding Statement

Long-term Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and relevant references.