Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Walton-le-Dale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are looking to recruit excellent Teaching Assistants interested in securing a role. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person, providing tailored academic and emotional support within a secondary school setting.

Location: Sefton, L37. Start date: September 2026. Days: Full time. Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Temporary, long term placement with safeguarding responsibilities and ongoing collaboration with teachers.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent (Desirable).
• Previous experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with lessons: Helping sort materials, setting up equipment, and supporting students during lessons.
• Behaviour management: Foster a positive learning environment with good behaviour management.
• Providing emotional support: Offering guidance and support to students who may be dealing with personal issues or stress.
• Monitoring well-being: Keeping an eye on students' overall well-being and reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff members.
• Safeguarding: Ensuring the safeguarding procedure is followed when required.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly and students thrive academically and socially.

Skills

Experience with young people

Classroom support

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent

Job description

Prospero Teaching are looking to recruit excellent Teaching Assistants interested in securing a role. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person, providing tailored academic and emotional support within a secondary school setting.

Teaching Assistant

• Location - Sefton, L37
• Type of work - Temporary, long term
• Start date - September 2026
• Days - Full time
• Hours - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with lessons: Helping sort materials, setting up equipment, and supporting students during lessons.
• Behaviour management: Foster a positive learning environment with good behaviour management.
• Providing emotional support: Offering guidance and support to students who may be dealing with personal issues or stress.
• Monitoring well-being: Keeping an eye on students' overall well-being and reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff members.
• Safeguarding: Ensuring the safeguarding procedure is followed when required
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly and students thrive academically and socially.

Requirements:

• Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent (Desirable)
• Previous experience working with young people.

To be eligible:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.

• Provide at least two professional references covering at least 24 months/cover the last 2 years

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