Job Description

Role: Teaching Assistant in a Secondary School

Location: Bootle, Merseyside

Pay: Up to £85 a day

Duration: To start asap until July 2025

Hours: Full

Essential: DBS

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people?

Tradewind Recruitment are actively recruiting a Secondary Teaching Assistant to make a positive impact in one of our Secondary schools in Bootle, Merseyside

The role includes:

  • 1:1 and small group support to an identified group of students, delivering engaging lessons tailored to a range of abilities, ensuring their individual learning needs are met.
  • Implementing effective behaviour management strategies to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Assisting in the organisation and preparation of learning materials for a dynamic educational setting.
  • Maintaining transparent communication with teachers, parents, and stakeholders is integral to supporting the overall development of students.

Requirements:

  • Experience working in schools or a similar educational environment - essential
  • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people including those with special needs
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering a supportive educational environment
  • Hold an enhanced DBS

Joining Tradewind Recruitment offers not only a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications but also access to ongoing professional development opportunities in a supportive school community dedicated to excellence in education.

If you have experience working with children, including those with varying needs (e.g. support worker) or studying a degree that involves education/SEND we would love to hear from you!

Qualified and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants are encouraged to submit their CV or contact Lizzie at lizzie.mcdonnell@twrecruitment.com / 0151 221 9666.

This position is contingent upon a successful DBS check