Teaching Assistant

Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: M32, Trafford Pay: £90 to £95 per day, dependent on experience Working pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday Start date: ASAP Contract: Long-term

Are you a confident and committed Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping secondary school pupils reach their potential?

Teaching Personnel is working with a welcoming secondary school in the M32 area of Trafford to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them remain engaged in lessons, build confidence and make positive academic and personal progress.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant. We would also welcome applications from people with relevant experience in youth work, childcare, mentoring, sports coaching, tutoring, residential care or support work who are interested in developing a career within secondary education.

The Role

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support pupils within mainstream classroom lessons across KS3 and KS4 Provide individual and small-group interventions where required Help pupils understand tasks and access the secondary curriculum Support students with additional learning needs, including pupils with SEND Encourage positive behaviour, attendance and engagement Build professional and supportive relationships with pupils Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and wider pastoral team Help create a calm, inclusive and purposeful learning environment Provide consistent support throughout the school day The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant Alternatively, has relevant experience supporting children or young people in another setting Is confident working with pupils aged 11 to 16 Has strong communication and relationship-building skills Can remain calm, patient and consistent when managing challenging behaviour Is proactive and able to use initiative within the classroom Is committed to supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally Can reliably commute to the M32 area, either by car or public transport Is available full-time, Monday to Friday, during school hours A Teaching Assistant qualification or previous SEND experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential. The school is particularly interested in applicants with the right attitude, reliability and commitment to supporting young people.

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

Competitive daily pay of £93 to £98, dependent on experience A full-time, long-term opportunity in a supportive secondary school A dedicated education recruitment consultant Access to training and continuing professional development Opportunities to gain valuable secondary school experience Support throughout the registration and placement process The potential for further long-term opportunities within local schools How to Apply

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or have relevant experience supporting young people and would like to work in a secondary school, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your experience with children or young people. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the position and registration process.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance is provided.

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.

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