Teaching Assistant - Secondary School
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Location: Congleton
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £85 - £109.40 per day, depending on experience and hours
Start Date: Immediate & September Starts Available
Inspire, Support, Empower.
A welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in the Congleton area is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team through our education recruitment agency. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's learning, wellbeing, and academic progress within an inclusive and nurturing school environment.
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build your career within education, this role offers valuable classroom experience, ongoing support, and opportunities for professional development.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide high-quality classroom support across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will help create an engaging learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting students in lessons across a range of subjects
Delivering targeted interventions and small group support
Promoting positive behaviour management strategies
Supporting students with SEND, SEMH, and additional learning needs
Encouraging student engagement, confidence, and resilience
Assisting with classroom preparation and learning resources
Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and student-centred environment
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for individuals who are:
Passionate about education and student development
Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic
Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills
Committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
Experienced working with young people in education, care, coaching, or mentoring settings (desirable)
In possession of an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willing to obtain one
Able to build positive relationships and act as a positive role model
What the School Offers
A supportive and collaborative leadership team
A vibrant and inclusive school community
Opportunities for CPD and career progression
Modern learning facilities and resources
A strong focus on wellbeing, safeguarding, and student achievement
Why Join Through Our Agency?
Competitive rates of pay
Flexible working opportunities
Dedicated consultant support
Access to free CPD courses and ongoing professional development
Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
Simple registration process and ongoing guidance
If you are ready to take the next step in your education career and make a positive impact in a secondary school setting, we would love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, please click 'apply now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, for an informal chat about the role, please contact Jodie Bennion, Secondary Recruitment Consultant, at our Cheshire office in Nantwich.
Your consultant will be in touch to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including completion of a full application form.
All candidates who register with Simply Education will also be required to provide two years of references and complete an enhanced DBS check. xsngvjr All offers are conditional pending the completion of all relevant checks.