Secondary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a supportive and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to work in one of our partner secondary schools in Leeds on a full-time, temporary basis.

You will support teachers across the secondary curriculum, work with individuals and small groups, help with classroom management, and assist pupils with additional needs. Training is provided to ensure safeguarding and child protection.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable).
• Positive, patient and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting learning.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and progress.
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour support.
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with additional needs where required.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Full-Time

Pay: £92-£115 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is seeking a supportive and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to work in one of our partner secondary schools on a full-time, temporary basis.

The Role:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and progress
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour support
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils with additional needs where required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable)
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting learning
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training provided)

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates (£90-£115)
• Full-time, temporary placement with consistency
• Ongoing support from a friendly, dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of secondary school settings
• Access to CPD, training, and safeguarding support

If you're a motivated individual looking for a rewarding role supporting students in secondary education, we'd love to hear from you!