Teaching Assistant

Job Opportunity: Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) – Longdendale High School, Glossop
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Longdendale High School, Glossop
Pay: Starting at £13.75 per hour (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? Do you have the patience, resilience, and enthusiasm to support students on a one-to-one basis and help re-engage them in their learning?

Longdendale High School is seeking a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will work closely with individual students who need additional support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Your work will be instrumental in helping these students reconnect with their education and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for students who require help to re-engage with learning.

• Work closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver individualised support strategies.

• Support the emotional wellbeing and personal development of students.

• Assist in monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records.

• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.

About You:

• Experience working with young people, particularly in an educational or pastoral setting, is desirable.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with students.

• A team player with a flexible and proactive approach to supporting student needs.

• Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake training.

We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school community.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A rewarding role where your work has a direct impact on student success.

• Competitive pay, starting at £13.75 per hour (higher rates available based on experience).

If you’re looking to take the next step in your support career and want to work in a vibrant and inclusive school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join us in September 2025 and make a lasting difference.

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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.
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