Secondary Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 78,120 - 106,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates of pay

Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

Support from a dedicated education consultant

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant in Sheffield starting September 2026. You will support students academically, emotionally, and behaviorally across Key Stages 3 and 4 within an inclusive secondary school.

The role includes working closely with teaching staff and providing 1:1 intervention support, monitoring student progress, and creating a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people and be committed to fostering student development.

Qualifications

• Experience in school, tutoring, coaching, youth work, or mentoring.
• Ability to support SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs.
• Commitment to helping students of varying abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons across various subjects.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group intervention support.
• Monitor and record student progress.
• Assist with preparation of learning resources.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong communication skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Patience and adaptability

Education

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Large Secondary School in Sheffield

About the Role

TRADEWIND EDUCATION is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a large and inclusive secondary school in Sheffield from September on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential.

You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEND professionals to provide academic, behavioural, and emotional support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons across a range of curriculum subjects.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group intervention support for students requiring additional assistance.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective classroom activities.
• Support students with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in line with school policies.
• Help students develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Monitor and record student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom organisation.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, SENCOs, and other support staff.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion throughout the school environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Have experience working with young people in a school, tutoring, coaching, youth work, mentoring, or similar setting.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be patient, adaptable, and able to build positive relationships with students.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team while using their own initiative.
• Are committed to supporting students of varying abilities and backgrounds.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to obtain one.
• Previous experience in a secondary school setting is desirable but not essential.

What TRADEWIND EDUCATION Offers

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large secondary school.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people and are looking for a rewarding long-term role in a Sheffield secondary school, we would love to hear from you. Join TRADEWIND EDUCATION and help support the next generation of learners to succeed both academically and personally.