Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are recruiting Teaching Assistants to provide tailored academic and emotional support within a secondary school setting in Kirkby.

The role is temporary/long-term, full-time, with a start date in September 2026. Working hours are 8:30 am–3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. You will support lessons, manage behaviour, and monitor student well-being, collaborating closely with teachers to help students thrive.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Proven experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with lessons: helping sort materials, setting up equipment, and supporting students during lessons.
• Behaviour management: foster a positive learning environment with good behaviour management.
• Providing emotional support: offering guidance and support to students who may be dealing with personal issues or stress.
• Monitoring well-being: keeping an eye on students' overall well-being and reporting any concerns to staff.
• Safeguarding: ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed when required.
• Collaboration: work closely with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly and students thrive academically and socially.

Skills

Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience with young people

Job description

Prospero Teaching are looking to recruit excellent Teaching Assistants interested in securing a role. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person, providing tailored academic and emotional support within a secondary school setting.

Teaching Assistant

• Location - Kirkby
• Type of work - Temporary, long term
• Start date - September 2026
• Days - Full time
• Hours - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with lessons: Helping sort materials, setting up equipment, and supporting students during lessons.
• Behaviour management: Foster a positive learning environment with good behaviour management.
• Providing emotional support: Offering guidance and support to students who may be dealing with personal issues or stress.
• Monitoring well-being: Keeping an eye on students' overall well-being and reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff members.
• Safeguarding: Ensuring the safeguarding procedure is followed when required
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly and students thrive academically and socially.

Requirements:

• Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent (Desirable)
• Previous experience working with young people.

To be eligible:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.

• Provide at least two professional references covering at least 24 months/cover the last 2 years