Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant for a mainstream secondary school on a long-term basis, starting as soon as possible. This role is ideal for graduates exploring teaching or educational professions and for individuals with experience supporting children and young people.

You will collaborate with teaching staff to foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment across the secondary age range, supporting students to access lessons and reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, patient and adaptable approach.
• Confidence working with secondary-aged students.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in the classroom to access learning and reach their full potential.
• Working with teachers to deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Providing additional support to students who may need help with their learning, confidence or engagement.
• Helping to maintain a positive classroom environment and promote good behaviour.
• Building positive relationships with students and staff.
• Supporting the wider school team to ensure all students feel safe, included and encouraged to succeed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and adaptable

Confidence with secondary students

Job description

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education, or someone passionate about supporting young people in their learning and development?

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream secondary school on a long-term basis, starting as soon as possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work or a related field, as well as individuals with previous experience supporting children and young people.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support students across the secondary age range, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students in the classroom to access learning and reach their full potential.


• Working with teachers to deliver engaging and effective lessons.


• Providing additional support to students who may need help with their learning, confidence or engagement.


• Helping to maintain a positive classroom environment and promote good behaviour.


• Building positive relationships with students and staff.


• Supporting the wider school team to ensure all students feel safe, included and encouraged to succeed.

The Ideal Candidate

• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• A proactive, patient and adaptable approach.


• Confidence working with secondary-aged students.