Secondary Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Consultant support

CPD Courses

Competitive pay rates

Referral bonus £200

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant for part-time, day-to-day work starting ASAP. You will support students across KS3 and KS4, assisting teachers with classroom activities and promoting positive engagement.

The role offers flexible hours, PAYE payment, and access to CPD courses and a referral scheme; you’ll join a supportive team with 24/7 consultant assistance and competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students across KS3 and KS4.
• Understanding of the secondary curriculum.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective classroom support across KS3/KS4.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and student engagement.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

KS3/KS4 experience

Classroom support

Good communication

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Job Title: Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Coventry

Start Date: October 2026

Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people in a secondary school environment?

Do you have the confidence and resilience to manage challenging behaviour and help students overcome barriers to learning?

Are you looking for flexible day-to-day work with the opportunity to secure a long-term Teaching Assistant role?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Secondary School in Coventry. The school is looking for a dedicated and adaptable Secondary Teaching Assistant who can provide effective classroom support and help students engage positively with their learning.

The school is looking to take on a Secondary Teaching Assistant for part-time, day-to-day work starting ASAP. The successful Secondary Teaching Assistant will support students across KS3 and KS4, working across a range of different subjects and assisting teachers with classroom activities, student engagement and learning.

The successful Secondary Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with students across KS3 and KS4
• Experience supporting learning across a range of different subjects
• A good understanding of the Secondary Curriculum
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting students' learning

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.