Secondary Teaching Assistant

Academics; Retford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start dates

Competitive PAYE pay

Refer-a-friend Love2Shop vouchers

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Secondary Teaching Assistant in Retford to support learning across local secondary schools on a flexible, ongoing supply basis. The role offers PAYE-based pay, with holiday pay included, and starts ASAP.

Deliver patient classroom support to pupils, maintain routines, and help students build confidence. Ideal for experienced TAs, teachers, and ECTs seeking flexible, temporary work in Retford.

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom or school environment is required.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills are essential.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to support multiple schools.
• Ability to quickly build trust with students is important.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain it.
• A passion for supporting education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient support to pupils in a classroom environment.
• Maintain positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Support pupils' progress and engagement.
• Help pupils develop their confidence through support and encouragement.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Building trust with students

Enhanced DBS

Passion for education

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Retford - Education and Training

Do you have a passion for supporting learning in Secondary age students? Academics is a specialist education recruitment agency and are hiring a Secondary Teaching Assistant on behalf of local Secondary schools in Retford!

The role will allow you to support the learning of students in schools in your community on a flexible basis designed to fit around your lifestyle, commitments and availability.

Position: Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Retford

Contract: Temp, Flexible Ongoing Supply

Pay: £92.56 - £95 per day (Dependent on experience, training, qualifications, paid via PAYE - No umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay)

Start date: ASAP

Sector: Education and Training

The Role:

While working as a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will deliver patient classroom support, supporting pupils learning . It is an exceptionally important opportunity to help shape the next generation in Retford.

The role is ideal for experienced teaching assistants, teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECT) who are looking for flexible, temporary, ongoing work. There may also be opportunities to undertake general secondary cover across a variety of schools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide patient support to pupils in a classroom environment
• Maintain positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Support pupils' progress and engagement
• Help pupils develop their confidence through support and encouragement

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Previous Experience in a classroom or school environment
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• Ability to quickly build trust with students
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• A passion for supporting education and training.

What Academics offer:

• Flexible Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunities
• Competitive daily rates (£92.56 - £95) paid via PAYE (No umbrella companies)
• A variety of friendly, welcoming schools
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• Flexible start dates
• Up to £125 Love2Shop vouchers through our refer-a-friend scheme

We'd love to hear from any passionate educators who are enthusiastic about educating the next generation of students in Retford schools. Whether you're looking for TA roles, or other teaching roles, Academics have ongoing temporary opportunities to suit your experience and availability.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.