Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Buxton
Pay: £450 – £475 per week (depending on experience)

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are looking for a dedicated and compassionate teaching assistant to join our team and support secondary schools across the Buxton area. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

As a teaching assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the SENCo team to provide tailored support to students with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Your role will involve helping students access the curriculum, build confidence, and reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEN.
• Assist with classroom learning and engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed as a teaching assistant.
• GCSE-level standard education.

Why Join Us?

• Weekly pay (£450 – £475).
• Opportunities to work in supportive and inclusive schools.
• Flexible placements to suit your availability.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact as a teaching assistant.
• Pension scheme available.
• Free parking at all schools.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and believe you have the skills and dedication to thrive as a teaching assistant, attach your CV to be considered. Take the next step in your career and make a real difference as a valued teaching assistant in Buxton!

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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