Secondary Teaching Assistant in Bridgwater)

Academics; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a Secondary Teaching Assistant for a mainstream secondary school in Bridgwater. The role requires flexibility, patience, and experience with SEND pupils, providing support in classroom settings and contributing to pupil development. This position offers an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future in teaching.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, particularly those with SEND needs.
• Ability to converse confidently with parents, students, and members of the public.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom support for Key Stage 3 pupils.
• Support teaching in monitoring, assessing, and recording pupil progress.
• Supervise students between lessons.

Skills

Patience

Confidence

Good ICT skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE grade A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent

Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

Are you flexible, patient, caring and confident with children and young people? Secondary Teaching Assistant required for a mainstream secondary school in Bridgwater, TA6

* £90 - £125 per day, depending on experience

* 32.5 hours per week, Term Time only

* 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

* Up to £125 per day for candidates with extensive experience or qualifications such as Teaching Assistant at NVQ Level 2 or above

Not only will you gain invaluable first-hand experience in a secondary school environment, you will also have the opportunity to network with Speech and Language specialists and ELSA practitioners based at the school. This is also a great opportunity if you have considered a future in teaching or education.

About the role

* Working in a mainstream secondary school that has a high number of pupils with SEND needs

* Deliver classroom support for Key Stage 3 pupils either 1:1 or groups of students

* Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all students as required

* Support the teaching in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress

* Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom

* Supervise students between lessons and when entering and leaving the school

The right candidate

* Maths and English GCSE grade A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent

* Experience of working with young people, particularly those with SEND needs.

* Confident to converse with parents, students and members of the public

* Good ICT skills

If you are interested in this Secondary Teaching Assistant role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Bridgwater - SEN