Job Description
English Teaching Assistant – Secondary Education
Location: Melton Mowbray and Leicester area available
Competitive daily starting from £95 per day | Full-time & part-time opportunities available
Do you enjoy helping students develop confidence with reading, writing and communication?
We are currently recruiting English Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Leicestershire. This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced TAs or individuals with strong literacy skills and a passion for education.
Responsibilities may include:
• Supporting students during English lessons
• Working with small groups on literacy interventions
• Encouraging student engagement and classroom participation
• Providing classroom support to the teacher
• Supporting pupils with varying learning abilities and needs
The ideal candidate will:
• Have strong communication and literacy skills
• Be patient, encouraging and adaptable
• Have experience working with young people or within education (preferred)
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
This is a brilliant opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience in supportive school environments.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
8. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
9. Recommend-a-friend scheme
10. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Leicester branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.