Secondary Teaching Assistant Location: Falmouth and surrounding areas Contract Type: Full-time (Part-time options available) Start Date: September 2025 or earlier Salary: £84-£95 per day (depending on experience) We're working with a range of supportive secondary schools across West Cornwall who are looking to appoint enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their teams. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and wants to support young people in achieving their full potential. What You'll Be Doing Supporting students aged 11-16 in small groups or on a one-to-one basis Assisting class teachers with lesson delivery and behaviour management Helping to create a positive, inclusive learning environment Supporting students with additional learning needs (SEN) Assisting with exam preparation, interventions, and general classroom support What We're Looking For Previous experience in an educational or youth work setting A calm, positive and adaptable approach Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships An understanding of safeguarding and inclusion A genuine desire to help students succeed Why Tradewind? Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Cornwall Competitive pay rates and transparent pay structures Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities Long-term, short-term and permanent roles available A supportive team dedicated to finding you the right role Interested? Send your CV or expression of interest to: ryan.gear@twrecruitment.com Safeguarding Statement Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide references covering the past two years.