Secondary School Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - Secondary School

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the learning and development of students in a KS3 / KS4 with additional needs in a specialised secondary school. You will work closely with the classroom teacher and fellow TA's/ Learning Support Assistants to ensure the students gain the support they need to succeed.

The ideal candidate will be available to work Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm, five days a week. This is a full-time position, and the successful candidate will be expected to start April 22nd, 2025.

Pay ranges from £90 - £110 a day - which will be based of your experience and qualifications!

There is also the possibility of a permanent contract for the right person, so this is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term position in a supportive and dynamic environment and looking to grow and upskill themselves within the role.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, particularly those with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and empathetic approach to working with children.
• A commitment to consistent and effective support.
• A willingness to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students, with additional needs including SEMH / Challenging Behaviour.
• Assisting the classroom teacher with lesson planning and preparation.
• Creating engaging and interactive learning activities.
• Encouraging the student to develop their social skills and build positive relationships with others.
• Maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.

If you are passionate about working with children and want to make a positive impact on their lives, then we would love to hear from you.

Why Tradewind?

• Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
• Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College.
• Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you.
• Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a Learning Support Assistant in Berkeley, or for more information about the role, contact Tom Townley on / #BRITA