Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Location: Leyland

Contract: Full-time

Rate of Pay: From £14.25 per hour

Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are seeking a motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive secondary school team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers to support students aged 11–16, helping them achieve their full academic and personal potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students, including those with SEN
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour support
• Help prepare learning materials and resources
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment

About the School

• A welcoming, community-centred school with a strong “family feel” and inclusive ethos
• Focus on ensuring every student is known as an individual and supported to achieve their potential
• Strong emphasis on pastoral care, wellbeing, and positive relationships
• Growing and increasingly popular school, with rising student numbers and demand from families
• Offers a broad and ambitious curriculum with additional enrichment opportunities
• Dedicated support for students with additional needs, including a specialist SEN provision and Thrive Hub
• Clear focus on continuous improvement, with leadership committed to raising standards and outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people (in schools or similar settings preferred)
• A passion for education and supporting student development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential

Why Choose Teaching Personnel

• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Access to a dedicated recruitment consultant
• A welcoming and supportive school community
•  A role that offers variety and valuable experience
• Ongoing training and professional development via our CPD academy

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.
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