Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Chatham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses via My-Progression

Market-leading pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is assisting a welcoming secondary school in Medway with a full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant position. The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff to support students in the classroom, helping them engage with learning and build confidence, independence and academic progress.

The role is suitable for someone with experience supporting secondary-aged students and a relevant TA qualification.

Qualifications

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.
• Experience supporting secondary-aged students.
• Experience supporting learning and classroom engagement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring, patient and supportive approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Support students within the classroom to develop confidence and academic progress.
• Assist teachers with planning and delivering engaging activities.
• Monitor student engagement and provide feedback to teachers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Student support

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting young people to reach their full potential?

Do you have experience supporting secondary-aged students with their learning and development?

Are you a caring and supportive individual looking for a long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming secondary school at the heart of the Medway community. The school provides an aspirational, caring and supportive learning environment, with a passionate and dedicated staff team committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to flourish.

The school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful Teaching Assistant will work alongside teaching staff to support students within the classroom, encouraging engagement with learning while helping young people to develop their confidence, independence and academic progress.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
• Experience supporting secondary-aged students
• Experience supporting students with their learning and classroom engagement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, patient and supportive approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leadin