Secondary teaching assistant

TeacherActive; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Secondary Teaching Assistant to work in Sunderland, starting immediately. The ideal candidate will have experience in SEND settings and a good understanding of child protection. This role involves supporting pupils in a secondary school environment to help them achieve success. Benefits include flexible working days, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities. Join a dedicated team committed to creating a culture of positivity in schools.

Benefits

Flexibility to choose working days

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and Certificates

Referral Scheme: up to £200

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment.
• SEND TA / SEND Teaching Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day support in a Secondary Setting.
• Help pupils thrive towards success.
• Ensure excellent classroom management.

Skills

SEND TA / SEND Teaching Assistant experience

Experience working within a Secondary Setting

Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Excellent classroom management

Supporting young people on a 1:1 basis

Behavioural Management experience

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualified

Job description

Job Title: Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Sunderland

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £80- £100 per day (depending on experience)

Hours: Full time

Do you have a passion for working in an SEND setting?

Do you love to support and focus on student’s success?

Do you consider yourself to be hard-working and reliable?

TeacherActive are looking for a Teaching Assistant in Sunderland. We have an amazing opportunity to work within the local schools in the Sunderland area. We create amazing rapport with our schools and support all our staff with the on-boarding process! The schools have many ambitions to achieve including a strong focus on creating a culture of success and positivity towards learning.

We are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to deliver a day to day, short-term or long-term position in education. You will have the guaranteed opportunity to support pupils and help them thrive towards success. This is a great chance to widen your experience and have the excitement of working within local schools. You will have the guaranteed opportunity to support pupils and help them thrive within the school.

A successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• SEND TA / SEND Teaching Assistant experience
• Experience working within a Secondary Setting
• A good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Excellent classroom management
• Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment
• Experience of supporting young people on a 1:1 basis (desirable)
• Behavioural Management experience (desirable)

In return you can expect excellent benefits and rewards:

• A dedicated team of consultants available to help you with the on-boarding process.
• Flexibility to choose working days, to suit around other commitments. We will be more than happy to work around you!
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and Certificates as part of the MyProgression Channel.
• Referral Scheme when recommending a friend of up to £200
• Market leading rates of pay.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your heard-earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.