Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & safeguarding training

DBS check support

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a supportive Secondary Teaching Assistant to work in one of our partner secondary schools on a full-time, temporary basis. This role focuses on helping pupils across the secondary curriculum, supporting learning and behaviour in classroom environments.

The ideal candidate will have school-based experience, a patient, proactive approach, strong communication and teamwork skills, and an understanding of safeguarding. Training in safeguarding is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable).
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting learning.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and progress.
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour support.
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with additional needs where required.

Skills

Experience working with children or

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability & flexibility

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Full-Time (Temp)
Pay: £90-£115 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is seeking a supportive and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to work in one of our partner secondary schools on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in the classroom

The Role:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and progress
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour support
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils with additional needs where required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable)
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting learning
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training provided)

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates (£90-£115)
• Full-time, temporary placement with consistency
• Ongoing support from a friendly, dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of secondary school settings
• Access to CPD, training, and safeguarding support

If you're a motivated individual looking for a rewarding role supporting students in secondary education, we'd love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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