Secondary Teaching Assistant

Secondary Teaching Assistant / Crewe / 28th September Start / Fixed-Term Contract

A mainstream secondary boys' school in Cheshire are welcoming applications for their Secondary Teaching Assistant vacancy. This is a full-time position starting on 28th September, initially running until Christmas. The role is covering a period of sickness, so the end date may differ depending on the circumstances.

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with children who require additional help with reading/writing and accessing learning. You'll help break down tasks into manageable steps and provide pastoral and behavioural support where required.

Key Benefits of the Secondary Teaching Assistant Role

• Competitive daily rate of £95-£100
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Full-time work, 5 days per week
• Excellent opportunity for career progression into teaching
• Access to further opportunities within local schools
• Valuable experience working within a secondary school and SEND environment

What Can You Expect to do as a Secondary Teaching Assistant?

• Work alongside teachers and other support staff
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required
• Break down activities/instructions to make learning more accessible and manageable
• Support students with their pastoral and behavioural needs
• Work in the school's SEND rooms (not necessarily supporting in classroom)
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is Required of You?

• A genuine desire to support children and young people with special educational needs
• A caring, compassionate and resilient approach
• The confidence to manage groups of students effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive 'can-do' attitude
• The ability to be proactive, use initiative and work independently when required
• A DBS check (which we can support with, if needed)

If you're available and interested in being considered for this opportunity, please click 'APPLY NOW' to submit your most up-to-date CV for immediate review.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.</p