Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates (£90–£110)

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to CPD, training, and safeguarding support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is looking for a supportive and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a partner secondary school in Pontefract. This is a temporary position offering £90–£110 per day based on experience.

The ideal candidate will assist in delivering lessons, manage classroom behavior, and support students with additional needs, contributing to a positive learning environment. This role provides ongoing support from a dedicated consultant and opportunities to gain diverse school experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly school-based.
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting learning.

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

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Full-Time (Temp)

Pay: £90–£110 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–£110)
• 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!

Apply today with your CV and start your journey with Teaching Personnel – the UK’s leading education recruitment agency.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.