Teaching Assistant

Position: Teaching Assistant
Start Date: April 2025
Salary: £400-£500 a week, depending on experience

About Us:
We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team, working closely with both students and teachers to ensure every learner reaches their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for education and a desire to make a positive impact on the academic and personal development of students.

Job Description:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide support to teachers in delivering high-quality lessons and ensuring students are fully engaged in their learning. You will assist in both classroom and small-group settings, helping students with a range of abilities and needs. This role offers the chance to be part of a supportive team and gain valuable experience within the education sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of lessons across various subjects.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support for students who require additional help.
• Support students in their academic and personal development, both in and outside of the classroom.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding student progress and behaviour.
• Assist with classroom organisation and the preparation of teaching resources.
• Help with the monitoring and assessment of students’ work.
• Support students with special educational needs (SEN) or other additional learning needs.
• Encourage students to develop positive attitudes towards learning and school life.

Key Requirements:

• A genuine passion for supporting students in their education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential).
• A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the school.
• Have a fully enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one.
• Provide at least two professional employment references.

Why Join Us?:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students.
• Access to a range of school-wide events and extracurricular activities.
• Supportive staff who are committed to helping you succeed.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about education and enjoy working with young people, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV below outlining your suitability for the role. Alternatively, please call the Tyne Tees Secondary Team on 0191 223 5071.

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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