Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Worston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Free safeguarding training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistants to work on a full-time basis within mainstream secondary schools across the Accrington area. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to support young people in their education while gaining valuable experience within supportive school environments.

You will work with students across Key Stage 3 and 4, support alongside teachers, provide one-to-one and small group assistance, help with classroom management

Qualifications

• Previous experience in secondary education settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, proactive and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in mainstream classrooms.
• Assist with delivering engaging and effective lessons alongside class teachers.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils needing extra help.
• Assist with classroom management and promote positive behaviour.
• Help students stay engaged, motivated and reach their potential.

Skills

Experience with secondary students

Strong communication

Patience

Relationship-building

Education

Relevant qualifications or training

Job description

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistants to work on a full-time basis within a variety of mainstream secondary schools across the Accrington area. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to support young people in their education while gaining valuable experience within supportive school environments.

The Role:

• Supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 within mainstream classroom settings.
• Working alongside class teachers to help deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils who require additional assistance.
• Assisting with classroom management and promoting positive behaviour.
• Helping students to remain engaged, motivated and achieve their full potential.

We Are Looking For:

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged students in a school, college, youth work, coaching or similar educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, proactive and enthusiastic approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and their educational development.

Whether you have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Cover Supervisor or Youth Worker, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have relevant, recent experience working with young people and be able to provide references to support their application.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education" this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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