Secondary Teaching Assistant

Job Details

• Job Title: Secondary Teaching Assistant
• Location: Worthing
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £93 - £110 per day
• Key Stages: KS3 - KS4
• Start Date: September Start

Overview

Pink Tile Education is supporting a welcoming secondary school in Worthing in their search for a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to join their team in September. This is a full time permanent position supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 within a mainstream secondary school setting. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support learning, engagement and student progress across a range of subjects.

Role Responsibilities

• Support students in class to access learning effectively across KS3 and KS4.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and improve progress.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, resources and classroom organisation.
• Support students with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a focused learning environment.
• Encourage student engagement, confidence and independence in learning.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and engagement.
• Support behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote student wellbeing at all times.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with young people in a school or educational setting is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Commitment to supporting student progress and inclusion.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

Additional Information

Salary includes a 12.07% PAYE holiday entitlement.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant background checks, including an enhanced DBS.