Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Nailsbourne; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 20.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

CPD Courses

Market pay

Referral Scheme

Resumo da vaga

TeacherActive is working with a mainstream secondary school in Taunton to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant from January on a long-term basis. You will support students across KS3/KS4 with 1:1 help, small-group interventions and general classroom assistance to help them overcome barriers and build confidence.

This role offers market-leading pay, ongoing CPD and a supportive onboarding process through a dedicated consultant team, with DBS compliance and safeguarding procedures to ensure a

Qualificações

• Experience working with children or young people
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Patience, adaptability and a proactive approach to supporting learning

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1 support to students
• Deliver small-group interventions
• Assist in mainstream lessons across KS3/KS4
• Support students to overcome barriers to learning and build independence

Conhecimentos

Experience with children/young people

Strong communication

Adaptability

Patient approach

Formação

TA qualification or degree desirable

Descrição da vaga

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Taunton

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: £92.65 - £110 per day

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant who wants to make a real difference to young people's education?

Do you enjoy supporting secondary school students who need additional help to build their confidence and achieve their potential?

Are you considering a career in teaching and looking for valuable classroom experience in a supportive secondary school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Taunton, which is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant. The school is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel supported, develop confidence and are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to take on an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant from January on a long‑term basis, supporting students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4 who require additional support within mainstream lessons. The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide 1:1 support, small‑group interventions and general classroom assistance, helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop independence. This is also a fantastic opportunity for graduates or individuals considering a career in teaching to gain valuable hands‑on experience in a secondary school environment.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or degree is desirable but not essential
• Experience working with children or young people
• An understanding of supporting students with additional learning needs within mainstream education
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people to achieve their potential
• A patient, proactive and adaptable approach to supporting learning

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 leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.