Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant focuses on support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

What the role involves

• Support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.
• Work with teachers, children, learners, families, or colleagues to keep progress and safety on track.

Skills and requirements

• Have experience supporting children or young people in an educational setting (e.g.
• Have experience (or a strong interest) in working with SEN pupils.
• Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

• We are currently looking for committed and compassionate tutors to support secondary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Tutoring, teaching, SEN support, youth work, teaching assistant roles).
• Delivering engaging, tailored Maths and English sessions.
• Tutors seeking a fuller timetable would typically work with 2–3 pupils.

Candidate fit

• patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners

Additional role context

• Our pupils come from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Many have experienced disruption to their education and may have significant gaps in learning.
• We are therefore seeking patient, adaptable tutors who can build trust, re-engage learners, and guide them steadily back up to speed.