Job role : Teaching assistant - secondary sector Location: Tunbridge Wells Contract : Temporary (with potential for long-term opportunities) Start date : Flexible Pay : £90 per day Your role as a teaching assistant: At term time teachers, we are looking for patient and flexible teaching assistants to support a number of amazing secondary schools across Tunbridge Wells as part of our agency team. This could be the role for you if you're looking to gain experience working in secondary schools to begin your career as a teaching assistant or if you're an experienced teaching assistant looking to start your next role. During this role you will be supporting teachers with their day to day activities whilst helping students flourish within their educational setting. The ideal teaching assistant should possess: Strong communication skills Active listening skills An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) An understanding towards children Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing Why Work with Term Time Teachers? Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay) Flexible work that fits your availability Opportunity to secure long-term placements Refer-a-Friend Bonus - £125 for Qualified Teachers, £75 for Nursery Staff/Teaching Assistants Optional pension scheme Supportive and friendly team *Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us on 01892 676076 for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).