Teaching Assistant - Nottingham Secondary

A secondary school in the NG8 area is looking to appoint some Teaching Assistants to support the team this academic year. This role would suit someone with experience working with young people in a school, tutoring, coaching or youth work setting. It may also suit graduates considering teacher training in the future.

The successful candidate will support classes during short-term staff absences, ensuring pupils remain on task and follow the work set by teaching staff. You will work across different subject areas and year groups, so confidence in managing behaviour and communicating clearly is important.

Responsibilities

Support on a 1:1 basis
Support classroom behaviour
Working with SEND Students
Provide feedback following lessons where required
Support teachers lessons

Requirements

Experience working with secondary-aged pupils
Good communication and classroom management skills
A calm and reliable approach
GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent
Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one
Right to work in the UK

What’s on Offer

Competitive daily pay
Full-time hours during term time
Support from experienced school staff
Opportunity to gain further classroom experience
Potential for longer-term or permanent opportunities

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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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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