Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Sefton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD courses & Safeguarding Training

Referral bonus £300

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting Secondary Teaching Assistants for September in Maghull (L31) and surrounding Sefton areas. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support for KS3 and KS4, helping students understand coursework and stay focused in class.

You will work with teachers to manage the classroom, support student organisation, and foster confidence during key school years. Various contracts available: full-time, part-time, or day-to-day supply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teenagers or young people (e.g., TA, mentoring, coaching, tutoring).
• Confidence working in a high school environment.
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group academic support across KS3 & KS4.
• Assist subject teachers with classroom management and a productive space.
• Help pupils understand coursework and break down complex material.
• Keep disengaged students focused and on task during lessons.
• Support organisation, time management, and study habits in class.
• Circulate during whole-class teaching to offer quiet reassurance and guidance.
• Be a reliable, encouraging presence to boost student confidence.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidence with teenagers

Classroom management

Education

Enhanced DBS check (Update Service)

Job description

We are delighted to share brand-new September positions for Secondary Teaching Assistants across high schools in Maghull (L31) and surrounding Sefton areas (including Melling, Aintree, and Lydiate).

If you bring a calm confidence, sharp communication skills, and an authentic passion for keeping teenagers motivated, this is your moment to step into an impactful classroom role.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting teenagers or young people (e.g., secondary TA work, youth mentorship, sports coaching, or tutoring).
• Confidence working within a high school environment.
• An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to apply for one).

Our Benefits:

• Competitive, weekly pay rates.
• Full-time, part-time, or day-to-day supply to suit your lifestyle.
• Access to Free CPD courses & Safeguarding Training.
• A dedicated, friendly specialist consultant to look after you.
• Recommend a friend and earn £300 Referral Bonus!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group academic support across key secondary subjects (KS3 & KS4).
• Assist subject teachers with classroom management and maintaining a productive learning space.
• Help students understand pre-set coursework and break down complex subject material.
• Keep disengaged or distracted students focused and on task during lessons.
• Support pupils with organisation, time management, and study habits in the classroom.
• Circulate during whole-class teaching to offer quiet reassurance and extra guidance where needed.
• Act as a reliable, encouraging presence to boost student confidence during critical school years.