Teaching Assistant (TA) - Full Time

Veritas Education Recruitment; Chorley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Chorley, Lancashire. You will support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, assisting teachers with lesson delivery and providing targeted interventions to raise attainment.

You will work closely with staff to create a positive learning environment, develop behaviour support, and help pupils reach their potential. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school setting.
• Ability to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students within the classroom across a range of subjects.
• Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Assisting teachers with classroom preparation and lesson delivery.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required.
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Building positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Student support

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Proactive and flexible

Job description

Teaching Assistant (TA) - Full Time Chorley, Lancashire Full Time Immediate Start Available

Veritas Education is currently recruiting for a full‑time Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Chorley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving school environment where you'll play a key role in supporting students both academically and pastorally. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to help create a positive learning experience for pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students within the classroom across a range of subjects
• Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions
• Assisting teachers with classroom preparation and lesson delivery
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Building positive relationships with students and staff

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school setting
• A positive, proactive and flexible approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for supporting students to achieve their potential
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

What We Offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive secondary school

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and satisfactory reference checks.

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community'