Secondary Teaching Assistant | Classroom Support & Growth

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Hightown; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a General Teaching Assistant for a long-term supply role at a secondary school in Hightown, Merseyside, starting September 2026. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time, at £110 per day.

You will assist alongside teachers to support learning, help individual pupils and small groups, and promote literacy and numeracy within a safe, inclusive classroom. DBS and safeguarding compliance apply.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working with children or young people
• Be able to establish positive relationships with pupils of different abilities and backgrounds
• Have a patient and encouraging approach
• Be confident working with individuals, small groups and larger classroom settings
• Have good communication and listening skills
• Be flexible and willing to assist wherever needed across the school
• Be reliable, punctual and committed to supporting pupils consistently
• Have the right to work in the UK and be available Monday to Friday
• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (desirable)
• Have previous secondary school experience (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Working alongside teachers to support effective learning within the classroom
• Providing additional assistance to individual pupils and small groups
• Helping students understand instructions, complete activities and stay focused on their work
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and other areas of the curriculum where appropriate
• Encouraging pupils to take greater responsibility for their learning and organisation
• Providing positive encouragement and helping pupils develop confidence
• Supporting teachers with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources
• Helping promote positive behaviour and a respectful classroom atmosphere
• Providing supervision and support during break and lunchtime when required
• Communicating effectively with teaching, pastoral and support staff
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and positive school environment

Skills

Experience with children

School environment experience

Positive relationships with pupils

Patience

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Flexible

Reliable & punctual

Right to work in the UK

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Secondary school experience desirable

Job description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a General Teaching Assistant for a long-term supply role at a secondary school in Hightown, Merseyside, starting September 2026. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time, at £110 per day.

You will assist alongside teachers to support learning, help individual pupils and small groups, and promote literacy and numeracy within a safe, inclusive classroom. DBS and safeguarding compliance apply.