Teaching Assistant
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Join Our Team: Secondary School Teaching Assistants – Teesside
Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in education? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, rewarding environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in secondary schools across Teesside. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an important role in their academic and personal development.
The Role
As a Secondary School Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support students throughout their learning journey. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students in lessons, both one‑to‑one and in small groups, to help them understand and engage with the curriculum
- Assisting with classroom management to maintain a positive, focused and inclusive learning environment
- Encouraging students to build confidence, stay motivated, and reach their full potential
- Supporting the development of key academic, social and personal skills across a range of subjects
- Helping teachers with lesson preparation and general classroom support where needed
Who We’re Looking For
We are keen to speak with candidates who are:
- Positive and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in working with secondary‑aged students
- Strong communicators, able to build positive relationships with both students and staff
- Reliable team players, happy to collaborate as part of a supportive school community
- Organised and proactive, able to adapt quickly and take initiative in the classroom
- Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Ongoing guidance and support from your dedicated consultant
- A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact every day
- Experience within a supportive and welcoming secondary school environment
Important Information
- All successful applicants will be subject to reference checks
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required, or you must be willing to apply for one
If you’re ready to inspire, support and positively influence the next generation, this could be the perfect role for you.
Apply now by submitting your CV below and start your journey supporting students in Teesside.
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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