Teaching Assistant

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Support students across KS3/4, both within the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Work closely with teaching staff to promote engagement, progress, and positive behaviour.
• Build strong, professional relationships with students, providing encouragement and consistent support.
• Demonstrate resilience when working with students who may present challenging behaviour or additional learning needs.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying barriers to learning and implementing strategies to overcome them.
• Support students with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a secondary school setting.
• A resilient and adaptable approach, with the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• A proactive attitude and the confidence to use their initiative when supporting students and staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students from a variety of backgrounds.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed both academically and personally.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to excellent resources and ongoing training.
• A welcoming school community committed to staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact within a secondary school environment.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and other pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

Business Statement

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team