Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 819,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours (FT/PT/Supply)

CPD & safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant

Referral bonus

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking Secondary Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Wallasey and Wirral area schools. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group academic support across KS3/KS4, supporting teachers with classroom management and student progress.

Ideal candidates will have experience with teenagers, a confident presence in secondary environments, and an Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply). Competitive weekly pay and CPD opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teenagers or young people in educational settings such as schools, mentoring, coaching or tutoring.
• Confidence working within a high school environment.
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group academic support across 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.

Skills

Teenager support experience

High school environment experience

DBS Update Service readiness

Job description

We are delighted to bring you exciting September opportunities for Secondary Teaching Assistants across high schools in Wallasey (CH44, CH45) and surrounding Wirral areas (including New Brighton, Moreton, and Birkenhead).

If you bring an approachable manner, excellent communication skills, and a true dedication to helping teenagers stay on track, this new term role allows you to make a direct impact.

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.