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

• Experience working with young people in education, coaching, youth work.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
• Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

• Working closely with teachers to help deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Providing targeted support to individuals and small groups of students.
• Helping students build confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Competitive salary (depending on experience and qualifications).

Candidate fit

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

Additional role context

• Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right person).
• Supporting students across KS3 and KS4 in lessons and around school.
• Supporting the wider school community and contributing to a positive learning environment.