Secondary School Teaching Assistant
Location: Maidstone
Start Date: Sepetmber 2025
Full-time | Term-time only
Pay: £90–£115 per day (depending on experience)
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a thriving secondary school that is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about education and keen to make a positive impact on students aged 11–16.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support students across a range of subjects in class and during small group interventions
* Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
* Provide 1:1 support for students with additional learning needs
* Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage a positive learning environment
* Contribute to the overall wellbeing and progress of the students
What we’re looking for:
* Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school setting
* A proactive, patient and enthusiastic approach to learning support
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A desire to pursue a career in education
* A valid DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
If you’re ready to make a difference in a young person’s education and develop your experience in a secondary school setting, we’d love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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