Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Opportunity – Daventry Secondary Schools

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant who believes every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential?
Do you thrive on supporting students to access the curriculum and achieve their best?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive secondary schools in Daventry.

In this role, you will provide essential classroom support to students who may need additional help. This could include 1:1 support, small group interventions in core subjects, or assistance with emotional and social development. You’ll work closely with teachers to create engaging learning resources and ensure that every student can fully participate in lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside teaching staff to support learning and provide additional explanation or clarification where needed.

• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all students at all times.

• Support students to identify, meet, and exceed their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.

• Implement and encourage positive behaviour strategies, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.

• Accurately record and report all accidents, incidents, and health & safety matters in line with school policies.

• Support students in group activities, encouraging positive social interactions and friendships.

What We’re Looking For

• The ability to manage a range of behaviour strategies, including supporting students with challenging behaviours.

• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed and a commitment to treating every student as an individual.

• A positive, creative, and flexible approach to supporting learning.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills.

• The ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: bethany.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com

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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