Job Advertisement: Full-Time Teaching Assistant Location: Kirkby Contract: Full-Time, with potential for a temporary-to-permanent opportunity School Type: 11–16 Mixed Comprehensive (approx. 1,000 students) A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a thriving secondary school in Kirkby that is dedicated to providing the very highest standards for its community. With a clear mission of Maximising Potential, the school is committed to helping every student—and every member of staff—achieve success. Role Overview The school is seeking a motivated and supportive Teaching Assistant to work closely with teachers across a range of subjects. This role is perfect for someone passionate about education and keen to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Key Responsibilities Provide effective in-class support for both teachers and students. Assist in preparing and organising learning materials. Support individual students or small groups to help them make progress. Contribute to maintaining a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Essential Qualities The successful candidate will demonstrate: Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with students and staff. Patience and empathy, recognising and responding to the needs of diverse learners. Adaptability, staying flexible in a dynamic classroom environment. Strong organisational skills to support effective lesson delivery. Teamwork, collaborating with teachers and support staff. A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare. Desirable Experience Previous experience working with young people in a school or educational setting. Knowledge of strategies for supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). What the School Offers A warm, supportive, and collaborative team environment. Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. The chance to make a genuine difference in students’ educational journeys. Potential for the role to progress to a permanent position. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.