Secondary Teaching Assistant

Academics; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Access to local education opps

Job summary

Academics invites applications for a Secondary Teaching Assistant in Crewe to support the Reflection Room and students with behavioural and emotional needs. This full-time role starts ASAP until Christmas, offering a hands-on, supportive environment within a busy school setting.

You will work with KS3 and KS4 pupils, modelling calm behaviour, building relationships and helping pupils regulate emotions. Experience in education and an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school, SEN, pastoral or behavioural setting.
• Calm, patient, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Support KS3 and KS4 students with behavioural, emotional and pastoral needs.
• Provide a calm and structured environment for students to reflect and reset.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.
• Support students to regulate their emotions and make positive choices.
• Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

Skills

Experience with young people

Calm, patient, resilient

Communication skills

Relationship-building

DBS Update Service

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant / Crewe / ASAP Start / Fixed-Term Contract

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning and behaviour?

Academics are working with a supportive secondary school in Crewe, Cheshire East, who are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support their Reflection Room. This is a full-time role starting ASAP until Christmas initially.

About the Role:

• Supporting KS3 and KS4 students withbehavioural, emotional and pastoral needs
• Providing a calm and structured environment for students to reflect and reset
• Building positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations
• Supporting students to regulate their emotions and make positive choices
• Using effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

Applicant Requirements:

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school, SEN, pastoral or behavioural setting
• Calm, patient, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Register with Academics?

• Competitive daily rates of £95-100, paid weekly (dependent on experience)
• Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
• Access to a range of local education opportunities
• Valuable experience within a secondary school setting
• Potential pathway into teaching or long-term school roles

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