Secondary Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a friendly school environment. This role involves assisting with learning, promoting inclusion, and contributing to students' personal development. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and a commitment to supporting young people.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students is desirable.
• Caring, patient, and committed to supporting young people.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and help them access learning.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
• Provide feedback to students and monitor their progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills

Job description

We are looking to appoint a supportive and motivated Teaching Assistant to work with students across Key Stages 3 and 4. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting young people’s learning, personal development, and wellbeing within a friendly and inclusive school environment. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Support students in the classroom, helping them to access learning and make progress.

• Work one-to-one or with small groups of pupils, including those with special educational needs (SEND), English as an Additional Language (EAL), or low prior attainment.

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering differentiated lessons.

• Provide feedback to students and assist in monitoring their progress.

• Help to manage student behaviour and maintain a positive learning atmosphere.

• Contribute to the preparation and organisation of teaching resources.

• Support the supervision of pupils during breaks, lunchtimes, or on school trips as required.

• Promote inclusion and encourage all pupils to participate in school life fully.

• Liaise with teaching staff, SENCOs, and parents where appropriate.

• Follow school safeguarding procedures and attend relevant training.

Ideal Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Have experience working with secondary-aged students in a school or educational setting (desirable but not essential).

• Be caring, patient, and committed to supporting young people.

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills as a Secondary Teaching Assistant.

• Be able to work well as part of a team and use their initiative when required.

• Have good literacy and numeracy skills (Level 2 or equivalent).

• Be flexible, reliable, and willing to learn.

• Have a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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