Teaching Assistant

Description

Teaching Assistant - Independent School - Temp to Perm Opportunity

Teaching Assistant

September 2025

Temp to Perm (12 weeks temp, with a view to permanent)

Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week - Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

£21,764 - £26,459 DOE and qualifications

Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking to take your first step into education? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive independent school environment with exceptional training and development on offer.

Why Apply?

Excellent pathway into TA work - the school offers full support to gain your Level 3 TA qualification, including funding and time out of lessons to study.

Opportunity to specialise in areas of interest - love cooking? Support Food Technology lessons! Passionate about Maths? Become a specialist TA in this subject area.

Highly supportive environment with extensive training and development.

Independent school setting with longer holidays than state schools. What you will be doing:

Provide classroom support to teachers and students.

Work closely with students, including those with emotional, behavioural, or social communication needs.

Assist with preparation for lessons and ensure a positive learning environment.

Opportunity to build your own unique role based on your skills and interests.

Help with school trips and activities. Who We're Looking For:

Motivation to work with children and young people.

A positive attitude, emotional resilience, and strong communication skills.

Level 3 TA qualification is desirable but not essential - the school will support you to achieve this.

Willingness to complete enhanced DBS clearance and full compliance checks (essential).

Would suit candidates who come from a TA, LSA, INA role previously, or if you have been care worker, support worker, youth worker or have supported children and young adults and a different setting previously.This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to develop a rewarding career in education, with great prospects for professional growth and specialisation.

Apply now or get in touch with our friendly team for a confidential chat about this and the other classroom support vacancies we are working on locally.

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Ad ID: 5416940833