Main characteristics
- Location
- Hertfordshire
- Company
- Tradewind Recruitment
- Salary
- £80 - £120/day
- Employment type
- Temporary
- Category
- Education
Job summary
Teaching AssistantSecondary School TA required to support pupils in Years 7 and 8 (aged 11-13) at a popular and well run Hitchin based Secondary Academy - Immediate or February half term start until end of July - £80 - £120 per day - 8.30 am till 3.45pm
Do you have a passion for supporting children develop their love of learning? Are you interested in a career within education or the option of progressing onto teacher training in the future?
If this sounds like a post you'd be interested in - please read on and apply asap as interviews are available immediately.
*** Secondary Teaching Assistant: Secondary School located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire
*** Ofsted 'Good' School with students who are keen to learn
*** Starting and interviewing immediately - posts expected to last until July 2024 with teacher training options available for the 2024/25 academic year
*** £80 - £120 per day - school hours and term time
*** Working as a class teaching assistant or on a One to one and small group basis
This is a large, supportive Academy that continues to grow from strength to strength under the leadership of the Head teacher and superb SLT. The schools a great reputation for helping its pupils develop into confident learners ready to progress onto 6th Form or Further Education. As with a lot of schools there is a a large focus on raising the levels in Literacy and Numeracy. As a result the head teacher and senior leadership team have identified a gap for engaging and upbeat TA's to support pupils and help raise attainment. This role will include intervention and booster work on a one to one and small group basis.
To join us and be successful in this Teaching Assistant role you will need to have:
*** A recent degree, tuition, SEN or youth work experience
*** Demonstrate a good understanding of Literacy /Numeracy to upper Primary level or low Key Stage 3
*** Have the desire and energy to motivate and progress students from a range of backgrounds
*** This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearance (if applicable and professional reference checks and you must be happy to make the initial payment for the check which can be claimed back once you have worked 20 days for Tradewind.
This is a great post for Graduates looking to gain Education experience with a view to potentially progressing onto teacher training. The school is backed by a large Multi-Academy Trust who also provide various routes into teacher training for those who show potential.
Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great role as a Teaching Assistant in Hitchin, Hertfordshire or for more information about the role, contact Sam on (phone number removed) or email your CV to