Secondary Teaching Assistant

Education Staffing; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to support class teachers and enhance the learning environment in a Newport secondary school. This role involves behaviour management, providing targeted instruction, and assisting with classroom activities to foster a positive learning experience for students.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free access to CPD skills development package

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Aged 21 and over.
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one.
• EWC registered.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers with pupil behaviour management.
• Deliver additional instruction to reinforce key learning objectives.
• Assist with a variety of classroom activities and routines.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Instruction

Engagement

Classroom Activities

Education

DBS certificate

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About the role

Connex Education is proud to be working in partnership with a secondary school in Newport to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. In this role, you will support the class teacher with behaviour management, provide targeted instruction, and assist with a range of classroom activities. You will work closely with pupils to reinforce learning, offer one-to-one support where needed, and help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive.

About the school

The school community is dynamic, diverse, and inclusive. A key strength of the school is its broad curriculum, alongside the dedicated support and expert guidance provided to each pupil, ensuring they follow the most appropriate pathway to a successful future. They believe that with hard work and focus on goals, everyone can achieve their full potential. As a school, they are fully committed to fostering an inspiring and challenging learning environment that offers every child the best opportunities to succeed.

• Work across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a secondary school setting.
• Support classroom teachers with pupil behaviour management.
• Deliver additional instruction to help reinforce key learning objectives.
• Assist with a variety of classroom activities and routines.
• Collaborate with pupils to reinforce learning and encourage engagement.
• Provide personalised one-on-one or small group support as needed.
• Help prepare teaching materials and resources to support lesson delivery.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• Free access to our CPD skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and fresher training for life in a 21 st century classroom.

Person Specification

• Aged 21 and over
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
• EWC registered

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is dependent on qualification and experience.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.