Secondary Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education are currently recruiting for a Secondary Teaching Assistant to work within secondary schools across Halesowen, Quinton and the surrounding Birmingham areas. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping pupils achieve their full potential.

Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity within a secondary school? Perhaps you have previous experience working with children or young people, or you are looking to develop your experience within education. You may have worked in a college, youth work or a similar setting and are now interested in supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is patient, approachable and confident when working with teenagers. You will support pupils with their learning, encourage positive behaviour and help create an inclusive classroom environment where students feel supported and motivated.

The role may involve supporting pupils during lessons, working on a one-to-one or small-group basis, assisting students who require additional help and working alongside teachers to ensure pupils remain engaged with their learning. Opportunities may include supporting students with special educational needs, social, emotional and mental health needs or additional learning requirements.

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support where required
• Helping pupils understand instructions and complete their work
• Supporting pupils who require additional help with their learning
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Building positive and professional relationships with students
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEMH, where appropriate
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience
• Encouraging pupils to participate in lessons and school activities
• Supporting teachers in maintaining a calm and structured classroom
• Providing encouragement and positive reinforcement
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider school team
• Following school policies, including safeguarding procedures

Required Skills and Experience for this Secondary Teaching Assistant role:

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Previous UK school experience is essential 
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with teenagers
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach
• Confidence supporting pupils with different learning needs
• Ability to encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Reliable and professional attitude
• Strong teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and develop within a secondary school environment
• A genuine interest in helping young people succeed

Working for Flourish Education as a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will receive:

• £92.59 to £100 per day, equivalent to approximately £18,055 to £19,500 per annum based on five days a week across a full school year
• Flexible, part-time and longer-term opportunities, depending on school requirements
• Holiday Pay – for PAYE candidates, 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are working in schools
• The opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience
• Support and guidance from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant

The role is easily commutable from Halesowen, Quinton, Bartley Green, Harborne, Oldbury, Bearwood, Smethwick and surrounding areas.

Opportunities may also be accessible from Edgbaston, Northfield, Selly Oak and nearby parts of Birmingham and the Black Country.

This could be an ideal opportunity for someone with experience working with children and young people who is looking to develop their career within secondary education.

To apply for this Secondary Teaching Assistant role in or to discuss the flexible opportunities available, please contact Charly at Flourish Education.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.