Secondary Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young learners?

Do you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy supporting students in their academic and personal growth?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual wishing to extend their leadership experience to join our successful and committed team in one of our leading independent schools. Each member of the team brings their unique set of skills and experiences, creating a rich and dynamic environment for our students and colleagues. We believe in the importance of collaboration and teamwork.

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to start in September – apply now!

Secondary Teaching Assistant – benefits

• Shortlisting now to interview and start next in September
• £90 – £110 per day PAYE term time only
• Long term placement
• Access to a training and development programme
• Potential routes into teacher training
• Access to staff training and further development
• Free i-teachers CPD courses
• Develop invaluable transferable skills

Secondary Teaching Assistant – the responsibilities

• Assisting teachers in planning and delivering lessons
• Providing support to students with diverse learning needs
• Facilitating small group activities and discussions
• Offering guidance and encouragement to students
• Helping to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Secondary Teaching Assistant – requirements

• Graduate with a 2:1 or higher (from a top UK university)
• A passion for education and a desire to support student learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with students
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic school environment
• Previous experience working with children or young adults is desirable but not essential
• Ambition and can-do attitude
• Be a positive role-model
• Clear commitment to education and teaching

At i-teachers, we aim to support you and allow you to explore teaching roles with our ‘Step into Teaching’ programme. These are mainly graduate support roles in education. Our experienced education consultants will place you in a paid teaching assistant position that is perfectly suited to your skill set, in a school that suits your personality. We believe that practical experience is invaluable and learning from professional experts is key. On your ‘Step into Teaching’ programme, you will get to experience the life of a teacher, and truly impact the lives of pupils, whilst in a fully supportive environment. It is fantastic work experience both for your own personal development as well as for your CV, and you can earn whilst you learn. What more could you want?!

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of students and contribute to the success of our school community, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.