At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' learning and development in secondary schools across St Helens.
- Company: Tradewind Recruitment, a leading teaching agency in the Liverpool City Region.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work, professional development, and ongoing support.
- Other info: Opportunities available in various educational settings, including mainstream and SEN support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people, strong communication skills, and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 22545 - 27555 £ per year.
Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants for a number of secondary schools across St Helens. Due to increasing demand from our partner schools, we are looking to speak with enthusiastic, reliable and committed Teaching Assistants who are available for work across the borough.
These opportunities include long-term Teaching Assistant positions, fixed-term assignments and ongoing education support roles, with schools looking for candidates who can make a genuine difference to pupils' learning, confidence and engagement.
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEN specialist, or you have recently gained relevant experience working with young people, we would love to hear from you.
Teaching Assistant Opportunities
Our partner secondary schools are looking for Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities potentially available in mainstream classroom settings, learning support and SEN provision.
Typical responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils in the classroom to access the curriculum
- Providing one-to-one and small-group support
- Working with pupils with additional learning needs
- Supporting pupils with SEND, including learning, communication and behavioural needs
- Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and engagement
- Working alongside teachers to reinforce learning
- Supporting pupils with classroom activities and differentiated work
- Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining high expectations
- Providing pastoral and emotional support where appropriate
- Helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment
The exact responsibilities will vary depending on the school and individual role.
The Ideal Teaching Assistant
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have:
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant
- Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient, calm and supportive approach
- The ability to build positive relationships with young people
- A proactive attitude towards supporting learning
- The ability to work effectively alongside teachers and other school staff
- A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential
Relevant experience does not necessarily need to have been gained in a school. We would also welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in youth work, residential care, sports coaching, mentoring, support work or other roles involving children and young people.
Why Work as a Teaching Assistant with Tradewind?
Working through Tradewind Recruitment gives you access to a wide range of secondary education opportunities across St Helens and the surrounding areas. You'll benefit from:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Long-term and ongoing Teaching Assistant opportunities
- Flexible education work where available
- Weekly pay
- A dedicated consultant who understands the local education market
- Access to opportunities across St Helens secondary schools
- Free access to The National College for professional development and CPD
- Support with the registration and recruitment process
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to work in schools where your support can have a direct impact on pupils' education and development.
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEN professional looking for your next opportunity in St Helens, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment today.
Teaching Assistant Jobs - St Helens Secondary Schools employer: Tradewind Recruitment
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