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Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 14.25 - 15.5 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Leyland

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

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

-          Committed to high standards of teaching and learning, with a supportive leadership team

-          Strong emphasis on positive behaviour management and a respectful learning environment

-          Offers a broad and engaging curriculum designed to raise attainment and aspiration

-          Known for its focus on student wellbeing, inclusion, and personal development

-          Encourages a culture of mutual respect, ambition, and resilience among students

-          Provides a supportive environment for staff, including graduates and those new to education

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.

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Before You Apply

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Bank details.
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