Teaching Assistant

Smile Education Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education Recruitment are working with a welcoming secondary school in the Walsall area to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant.

You will support students across lessons, assist teachers with activities, and help build confidence and progress both academically and personally. This long-term temporary role offers the potential to become permanent for the right candidate, with ongoing training and safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people in any capacity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable with the ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support students within lessons on a 1:1, small group, and whole-class basis.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.
• Encourage student engagement and participation in learning.
• Provide additional support to students who may require extra guidance.
• Promote positive behaviour and help create a safe learning environment.
• Support students' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff across the school.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Teamwork

Independent working

Adaptability

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Walsall Area

Full-Time | Term Time Only

September Start

Temp to Perm Opportunity

Smile Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in the Walsall area, who are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their support team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education and supporting young people to achieve their full potential. The role is initially offered on a long-term temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students across the school, helping them to engage with learning, build confidence, and make positive progress both academically and personally.

Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students within lessons on a 1:1, small group, and whole-class basis
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Encouraging student engagement and participation in learning
• Providing additional support to students who may require extra guidance
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping to create a safe learning environment
• Supporting students' social, emotional, and academic development
• Working collaboratively with teaching and support staff across the school

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience working with children or young people in any capacity
• Are passionate about supporting students and making a positive impact
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Are patient, resilient, and adaptable
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Have experience in education, youth work, coaching, care, mentoring, or support work (desirable but not essential)

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives
• Supportive and welcoming secondary school environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Long-term role with the potential for a permanent contract
• Dedicated support from Smile Education throughout your placement

If you are looking to start or further your career within education and would like to join a school committed to supporting every student to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.