Teaching Assistant- West Kirby

Randstad Education; Wirral; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible working options

Free CPD

Referral bonus

Job summary

Randstad Education in the Wirral area is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support high school students this September in West Kirby. Join our team as a trusted guide and mentor in busy classrooms, helping KS3 and KS4 pupils stay engaged and on track.

We offer flexible full-time or term-time roles, weekly pay, and free CPD in SEN support, behaviour management, and safeguarding. Bring your energy, patience, and classroom skills to a local school community that values every learner.

Qualifications

• Background working with children or young people aged 11–16 in care-related settings.
• Genuine desire to guide and mentor secondary students.
• Strong communication, active listening, and classroom management skills.
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1 and small-group academic support to high school students (KS3 & KS4).
• Partner with subject teachers to keep lessons structured, focused, and on track.
• Encourage positive behaviour, attendance, and active participation in class.
• Assist teenagers with revision, coursework, and developing key study habits.
• Help adapt learning materials and classroom resources to fit individual student needs.
• Monitor student progress and give feedback to classroom teachers.

Skills

Child experience

Communication

Active listening

Classroom management

Job description

While classrooms are quiet for the holidays, the opportunity to make a real impact this autumn is wide open. Step into the new academic year as a trusted guide and mentor. We are seeking empathetic, energetic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join thriving high school classrooms across West Kirby (CH48, Wirral) this September.

Whether you have experience as a youth assistant, support worker, tutor, care assistant, or TA, you already have what it takes to make an impact. Bring your energy and experience to local high schools this September and turn your passion into a rewarding career!

Register today to beat the September rush to secure your spot before term starts with full/ part time and flexible roles, get your compliance, paperwork cleared now so you can enjoy your summer holiday stress-free!

Requirements

• Prior Experience: Background working with children or young people (aged 11-16) as a Support Worker, TA, Tutor, Youth Worker, Care Worker, or similar setting.
• Passion: A genuine desire to guide and mentor secondary school students.
• Skills: Strong communication, active listening, and strong classroom management skills.
• An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Key Duties

• Provide 1-on-1 and small-group academic support to high school students (KS3 & KS4).
• Partner with subject teachers to keep lessons structured, focused, and on track.
• Encourage positive behaviour, attendance, and active participation in class.
• Assist teenagers with revision, coursework, and developing key study habits.
• Help adapt learning materials and classroom resources to fit individual student needs.
• Monitor student progress and give valuable feedback to classroom teachers.

Why Choose Us?

• We offer competitive pay rates (paid weekly).
• Flexible Working Options (choose full-time or term-time only to fit your life).
• Free Training & CPD- Access courses in SEN support, behaviour management, and safeguarding.
• A friendly, local specialist who actually listens to what you want.
• A 300 referral bonus in shopping vouchers when you recommend a friend (T&Cs apply).