Secondary Teaching Assistant

The Education Specialists; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Specialists in Stoke are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support students in secondary schools. You will work under teachers to help pupils complete tasks, promote independence, and develop confidence in a busy classroom environment.

A DBS check is required or applicants must be willing to obtain one. QTS or equivalent is preferred for teaching roles, with ongoing training and strong support from a team of education consultants.

Qualifications

• Experience working in secondary schools or similar settings.
• Experience supporting and managing young people such as youth groups, sports coaching and mentoring.
• Enhanced DBS check required or willingness to obtain one.
• Teaching roles require QTS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils to complete set tasks within the classroom
• Occasionally on a 1:1 basis
• Promoting independence within the school environment
• Developing confidence of the pupils
• Implementing and maintaining learning strategies
• Supporting pupils to achieve their individual education targets
• Working in partnership with teachers and other TAs to provide a stable, positive environment for learning

Skills

Secondary school experience

Youth groups / mentoring

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

We are currently recruiting for numerous Teaching Assistants to support students in secondary schools in Stoke.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils to complete set tasks within the classroom
• Occasionally on a 1:1 basis.
• Promoting independence within the school environment.
• Developing confidence of the pupils.
• Implementing and maintaining learning strategies.
• Supporting pupils to achieve their individual education targets.
• Working in partnership with teachers and other TA's to provide a stable, positive environment for learning.

Who can apply?

• Experience working in Secondary Schools or similar settings.
• Individuals who have worked in an environment supporting and managing young people such as youth groups, sports coaching and mentoring.
• Other education professionals with these skills and experience.

Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the online update service or be willing to purchase one.

Why should you choose TES?

At TES we understand and appreciate the contribution supply staff make to education, and we strive to ensure you feel valued as a member of our team. Individuals working for TES benefit from:

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Ongoing support and guidance throughout your education career.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Long term and temporary opportunities.
• A trained team of education consultants.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.