At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in the classroom and help them thrive academically and personally.
- Company: Welcoming secondary school in Leeds with a focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to helping students succeed.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives and foster a positive learning environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, strong communication skills, and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 28568 - 34916 £ per year.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary School Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, and contributing to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
This is a long term supply role offered on a full time basis.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide classroom support across Key Stages 3 and 4.
You may support pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, or within whole-class settings, helping them to stay engaged, build confidence, and make progress academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils in the classroom to access learning and remain focused.
- Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom resources, and behaviour management strategies.
- Provide support for pupils with additional needs, including SEND and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Encourage positive relationships, independence, resilience, and confidence.
- Contribute to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wider school community.
Pre-requisites
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school, care, youth work, coaching, or mentoring setting.
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting pupils with varied needs.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- A genuine interest in education and helping young people achieve their potential.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
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