Secondary Teaching Assistant: Support & Inspire Learners

justteachers; Otley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a dedicated Secondary School Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Leeds. This long term supply role offers full-time hours and a chance to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them overcome barriers to learning and progress academically and personally.

You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to provide classroom support, one-to-one or small group assistance, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practices within the school

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, care, youth work, coaching, or mentoring setting.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting pupils with varied needs.
• Strong communication and ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom to access learning and stay engaged.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom resources, and behaviour management.
• Provide support for pupils with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH needs.
• Encourage positive relationships, independence, resilience and confidence.

Skills

Child experience

Communication skills

Patience & resilience

Job description

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a dedicated Secondary School Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Leeds. This long term supply role offers full-time hours and a chance to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them overcome barriers to learning and progress academically and personally.

You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to provide classroom support, one-to-one or small group assistance, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practices within the school