Teaching Assistant

Choice Teachers; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Opportunities to work across Preston -

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Flexible opportunities to suit your av

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Job summary

Choice Teachers are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Preston's secondary schools. The role is temporary/full-time with daily rates of £90-£110 and standard school hours from 08:30 to 15:15.

You will work alongside teachers, providing one-to-one and small-group support, helping students stay focused and engaged and assisting with inclusive learning environments. Prior school experience is desirable though not essential.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with young people.
• Reliable, patient and approachable.
• Confident working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Able to build positive relationships with students.
• Enthusiastic about education and supporting learning.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous experience working in a school or with young people is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to students.
• Helping pupils stay focused, motivated and engaged with their learning.
• Supporting students with additional learning needs where required.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Building positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
• Providing general support to the classroom teacher and wider school team.

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools

Location: Preston
Pay: £90 - £110 per day
Hours: 08:30 - 15:15
Job Type: Temporary / Full-Time
Agency: Choice Teachers

About the Role

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across a range of secondary schools in Preston.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to develop your experience within education, we would love to hear from you.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and support pupils both academically and pastorally, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to students.
• Helping pupils stay focused, motivated and engaged with their learning.
• Supporting students with additional learning needs where required.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Building positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
• Providing general support to the classroom teacher and wider school team.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Passionate about working with young people.
• Reliable, patient and approachable.
• Confident working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Able to build positive relationships with students.
• Enthusiastic about education and supporting learning.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous experience working in a school or with young people is desirable, but not essential.

Why Work with Choice Teachers?

• Competitive daily rates of £90-£110.
• Opportunities to work across a range of schools in Preston.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within secondary education.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and experience.
• Access to ongoing education and recruitment opportunities.