Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Walsall. This full-time, term-time only position starts in September 2025. Responsibilities include supporting teachers, assisting children with special educational needs, and enhancing pupils' learning. Ideal candidates have experience in similar roles or working with children and a passion for making a positive impact in education.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working as a teaching assistant or in a similar role.
• Aspiring teachers keen for practical classroom experience.
• Experience with children through coaching or volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher for smooth classroom running.
• Work one-on-one with children, providing tailored support.
• Deliver targeted interventions to assist pupils' progress.
• Organise resources for lessons.

Skills

Experience working as a teaching assistant

Working with children in any capacity

Genuine enthusiasm for education

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School
Location: Walsall
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about education and eager to build a rewarding career in teaching?

Teaching Personnel is working with a mainstream secondary school in Walsall to appoint a positive, reliable, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. This full-time role offers the opportunity to support vulnerable pupils and children with special educational needs, while gaining valuable experience within a school environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the class teacher to ensure the smooth running of the classroom

• Working with children on a one-to-one and small group basis, providing tailored support to enhance their learning and development

• Delivering targeted interventions to support pupils' progress

• Assisting with administrative tasks, including organising resources for lessons

• Adapting support to meet the changing needs of pupils each day

• Collaborating with teachers to follow children's Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where required

• Supporting children with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and behavioural challenges

Who we're looking for:

• Recent experience working as a teaching assistant or in a similar support role within a school or education setting

• Aspiring teachers keen to gain practical classroom experience

• Experience working with children in any capacity (e.g., sports coaching, after-school clubs, volunteering)

• Genuine enthusiasm and passion for making a positive difference in education

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications or equivalent (desirable but not essential)

Important details:

• Full-time, term-time only position

• Based at a secondary school in Walsall

• Start date: September 2025

If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and make a real impact on young learners, we'd love to hear from you!

Interested in This Role?

If you're interested about this opportunity and meet the requirements, we'd love to hear from you!
Please apply below and upload yourmost up-to-date CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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