Secondary Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support secondary school students in Sheffield. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about education, providing essential support to teachers and students alike. The position is flexible, allowing you to work across various schools, gaining valuable experience while contributing to students' academic development. With competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Career progression opportunities

Competitive pay rates

Continuous professional development

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people and supporting their education.
• Experience in a secondary school setting is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and effective learning.
• Assist with classroom resources and materials preparation.
• Help manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

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Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time, Temporary
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant to work in secondary schools across Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education and looking to support students in a variety of classroom settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to teachers in delivering engaging lessons and ensuring the effective learning of students.
• Assist with the preparation of classroom resources and materials.
• Support individual students or small groups with their learning needs, ensuring they receive the appropriate level of support.
• Help with the management of classroom behavior and maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with the assessment and monitoring of student progress.
• Work closely with other staff to ensure the welfare and academic development of students.

Requirements:

• A passion for working with young people and a genuine interest in supporting their educational journey.
• Experience working with young people (preferably in a secondary school setting) is desirable but not essential.
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A minimum of GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths (or willingness to work towards this).

Why Choose Us?

• Flexible work options with the opportunity to work across various secondary schools in Sheffield.
• Gain valuable experience in a school environment with opportunities for career progression.
• Competitive pay rates and a supportive team.
• Access to continuous professional development opportunities through Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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