Secondary Teaching Assistant: Mentorship & In-Class Support

Randstad Education; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 16,974 - 17,527; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking an enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 3 and 4 in local secondary schools. The role is full-time, long-term, term-time only with weekly pay and a daily rate of £92.56–£95 depending on experience.

Start date is immediate or next term, offering a valuable pathway for aspiring teachers, social workers, or educational psychologists eager to gain practical, boots-on-the-ground experience in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator able to explain ideas clearly to students aged 11–16.
• Experience in school, university tutoring, coaching, or youth volunteering is valued.
• Proactive and resilient in the fast-paced secondary school environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS clearance is required or willing to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted interventions in small groups or 1:1 sessions for literacy, numeracy, or subject work.
• Work with teachers to support in-class delivery and manage classroom dynamics for SEND pupils.
• Provide pastoral care and support students' emotional regulation and social skills.
• Act as reader or scribe during mock exams and assessments to support students’ performance.

Skills

Strong Communicator

Empathy

Proactive & Resilient

Safeguarding Commitment

Job description

Randstad Education is seeking an enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 3 and 4 in local secondary schools. The role is full-time, long-term, term-time only with weekly pay and a daily rate of £92.56–£95 depending on experience.

Start date is immediate or next term, offering a valuable pathway for aspiring teachers, social workers, or educational psychologists eager to gain practical, boots-on-the-ground experience in a busy school setting.