Details:
- Salary: £92.56 - 95 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Corby Northamptonshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Secondary Teaching Assistant
Corby, Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in the Corby area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people throughout their educational journey and helping them to achieve their full potential. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or have transferable skills from youth work, coaching, care or support roles, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide academic, behavioural and pastoral support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting students in lessons on a one-to-one and small-group basis
Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
Helping students remain engaged, focused and motivated in their learning
Supporting students with varying learning needs and abilities
Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting high expectations
Building positive and professional relationships with students
Supporting students both academically and pastorally
Assisting with interventions designed to raise attainment and confidence
Working collaboratively with teaching, SEND and pastoral teams
Helping create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about working with secondary-aged students
Patient, resilient and approachable
Confident building positive relationships with young people
Able to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
Adaptable and able to respond to individual student needs
Organised and proactive in their approach
Committed to supporting students both academically and personally
Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential. We would also welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:
Youth work
Sports coaching
Mentoring
Care and support work
Children's services
Behaviour support
SEND support
Community and outreach work
A degree or relevant qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities
Free access to The National College after your first day worked
Opportunities for long-term, permanent and temp-to-perm positions
Ongoing support and career development
Opportunities to gain valuable experience within secondary education
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a rewarding career within education while making a positive impact on the lives of young people.
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.
To express your interest in this position, please email with your CV