Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: Full-Time Teaching Assistant

Location: Kirkby
Contract: Full-Time, with potential for a temporary-to-permanent opportunity
School Type: 11–16 Mixed Comprehensive (approx. 1,000 students)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a thriving secondary school in Kirkby that is dedicated to providing the very highest standards for its community. With a clear mission of Maximising Potential, the school is committed to helping every student—and every member of staff—achieve success.

Role Overview

The school is seeking a motivated and supportive Teaching Assistant to work closely with teachers across a range of subjects. This role is perfect for someone passionate about education and keen to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective in-class support for both teachers and students.
• Assist in preparing and organising learning materials.
• Support individual students or small groups to help them make progress.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Essential Qualities

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with students and staff.
• Patience and empathy, recognising and responding to the needs of diverse learners.
• Adaptability, staying flexible in a dynamic classroom environment.
• Strong organisational skills to support effective lesson delivery.
• Teamwork, collaborating with teachers and support staff.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working with young people in a school or educational setting.
• Knowledge of strategies for supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

What the School Offers

• A warm, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in students’ educational journeys.
• Potential for the role to progress to a permanent position.