Secondary Teaching Assistant. Job in Ashington Education & Training Jobs

GSL Education - Newcastle; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational service in Ashington is seeking a passionate Secondary Teaching Assistant to work in their SEN department. The role involves providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs and contributing to their academic and personal development. Candidates must be proactive, caring, and available Monday to Friday. Competitive daily pay between £88 and £100 along with a great support team. Opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to safeguarding children are priorities for the school.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Paid bi-weekly

Referral bonus of £100

Qualifications

• Available for work Monday to Friday.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to go through the process).
• A fully checkable work history.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their lessons on a 1:1 basis.
• Work with class teachers to implement interventions.
• Promote independence with life skills.

Skills

Proactive and energetic

Effective behavior management

Supportive and caring attitude

Job description

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Location: Ashington
Salary: £88‑£100 per day
Immediate Start

An excellent secondary school with good behaviour in Ashington is looking to appoint a creative teaching assistant to join their dynamic and forward‑thinking SEN department to work with pupils that have additional needs or English as a second language. The headteacher would like to hear from candidates that have a real passion for supporting pupils and delivering excellent pastoral care. The school is a smaller than usual secondary setting with a great catchment area. You would be working within a team of staff that are supportive, friendly and welcoming.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the pupils in their lessons on a 1:1 basis
• Effective behaviour management
• Working with the class teachers to implement interventions
• Supporting and delivering creative and innovative lessons
• Using formative and summative assessment
• Report to the manager of the SEN department
• Promoting independence with life skills
• Providing an outstanding level of safeguarding and pastoral care

Qualifications

• Be available for work Monday to Friday
• Be proactive, energetic, kind and caring
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to go through the process with ourselves)
• A fully checkable work history

Benefits

At GSL we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All our roles are subject to relevant checks and procedures. Our advertised teaching roles relate to real vacancies that exist at our client schools. We offer competitive salaries, paid bi‑weekly and a great candidate experience including regular contact from our team and a huge commitment for finding work that you want. In addition to that, we are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants.

For further information on this role or to apply, please do not hesitate to contact Alex Pounder at GSL Education.