Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring individuals to join our education team as either a Teaching Assistant (TA) or Higher Level TA. Working within a specialist educational environment, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing, helping to create a positive and engaging learning experience every day.About the Role Applicants will be considered for the most appropriate level based on their qualifications, skills, and experience. As part of our team, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping to overcome barriers to learning and encouraging positive outcomes. Higher Level Teaching Assistants will take on additional responsibilities, including leading learning activities and providing enhanced support to teaching staff and pupils.What We're Looking ForTeaching Assistant

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• A patient, flexible, and resilient approach.

Higher Level All of the above, plus:

• Previous experience in the role
• The confidence and ability to lead learning activities and support teaching and learning at a higher level.
• Strong organisational skills and experience supporting a range of pupil needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £23,616 to £28,865
• Term-time only working (37.5 hours per week), providing additional annual leave during school holidays.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career progression opportunities for experienced education professionals.

Key Responsibilities As Teaching Assistant:

• Support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning through classroom support, small group work, and one-to-one interventions, helping pupils achieve their individual learning goals.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, contributing to personalised learning plans and supporting positive educational, social, and emotional outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to develop engaging, differentiated learning experiences and maintain effective learning resources and classroom environments.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour by creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Contribute to the wider school community through professional development, teamwork, quality assurance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance teaching and learning.

If you are committed to helping pupils succeed and thrive, we would love to hear from you.Please note: Appointment level will be determined following assessment of qualifications, skills, and relevant experience during the recruitment process. To apply for this role, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.