Secondary Teaching Assistant Spalding

Justteachers Ltd; Spalding; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd are recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a welcoming secondary school in Spalding. The role is full-time from September 2026, supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4 inside and outside the classroom to help them access learning and develop confidence.

You will work with teachers to deliver interventions and contribute to students' social, emotional and behavioural development, with experience with young people and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally within a school setting
• Experience supporting students with SEND is desirable but not essential
• A patient, positive, and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff
• Two recent education-based references

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to students across a range of subjects and year groups
• Support students with additional learning needs, helping them access the curriculum effectively
• Work alongside class teachers to deliver targeted interventions and classroom support
• Encourage student engagement, participation, and independence in learning
• Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioural development

Skills

Learning support

SEND awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

About the role:

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive Secondary School in Spalding who are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from September 2026.

The school are well thought of in the wider community, they pride themselves on having a welcoming student body and supportive staff team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual who is committed to supporting young people in achieving their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing tailored support both inside and outside the classroom to help them access learning, develop confidence, and succeed academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide learning support to students across a range of subjects and year groups
• Support students with additional learning needs, helping them access the curriculum effectively
• Work alongside class teachers to deliver targeted interventions and classroom support
• Encourage student engagement, participation, and independence in learning
• Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioural development

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with young people, ideally within a school or educational setting
• Experience supporting students with SEND is desirable but not essential
• A patient, positive, and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff
• Two recent education-based references