Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential?

Do you have experience working with children or young people, or are you looking to start a rewarding career in education? We’re looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Leeds.

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, or someone looking to gain valuable experience before pursuing a career in teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

What does a Teaching Assistant do?

• Support students in the classroom, helping them access learning and stay engaged

• Work closely with teachers to support the delivery of lessons and classroom activities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students where needed

• Support students with additional learning needs, including SEND

• Help students develop their confidence, independence, and social skills

• Encourage positive behaviour and promote a calm and inclusive learning environment

• Build positive and trusting relationships with students and provide encouragement and guidance

• Support students with their academic, social, and emotional development

• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources

• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and the wider school team

Why you’ll love this role:

• Make a real difference to the lives and education of young people

• Work across a variety of welcoming secondary schools in Leeds

• Gain valuable experience working within a school environment

• Develop your skills in education, SEND, behaviour, and pastoral support

• Ideal experience for aspiring teachers, Educational Psychologists, Social Workers, and other education professionals

• Access flexible opportunities to suit your career goals and availability

• Competitive rates of pay

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

• Be part of an organisation that also gives back through community initiatives, such as the Make Life Kind Foundation

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential

• A degree or relevant qualification is beneficial but not essential

• A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A patient, supportive, and encouraging approach

• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

• A confident and adaptable approach to working in different school environments

• Previous experience supporting students with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs is desirable

• Graduates and aspiring teachers are welcome to apply!

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance

• Flexible opportunities to suit your career and availability

• 5-Star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook!

• Exclusive school & trust partnerships

• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card

• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1,000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers

• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules

• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!

• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone

• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation

• We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!

• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!

If you’ve got the patience, passion, and enthusiasm to support young people and help them thrive, we want to hear from you.

Apply today – let’s find your next Teaching Assistant opportunity!

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