Secondary Teaching Assistant - Flexible Hours & Development

Milk Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across South Tyneside and surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to help students build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Whether you have previous school experience or transferable experience from youth work, care, coaching, mentoring or support roles, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, supportive and positive approach.
• Confidence working with students.
• Professional, reliable and adaptable attitude.
• Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in the classroom.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation.
• Encourage student engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs and SEND.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their goals.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Support positive behaviour and follow school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Teamwork

Flexible

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across South Tyneside and surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to help students build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Whether you have previous school experience or transferable experience from youth work, care, coaching, mentoring or support roles, we want to hear from you!