Secondary Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Full-Time or Part-Time, Immediate Start, Until Half-Term, Potentially Extended to Christmas

Here is a thriving 11–18 secondary school with sixth form, part of the Cambrian Learning Trust. The school has a strong reputation for providing high-quality education alongside excellent pastoral care and support for students.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good across all key areas, including Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Sixth Form Provision. Inspectors highlighted the positive culture and supportive environment that enables students to succeed.

Duties as a Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Work on a one-to-one basis and with small groups of students
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
• Help students develop confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours
• Support pupils with academic, social, emotional, and communication needs
• Promote inclusion and ensure students can access the curriculum effectively
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SEND department

Ideal Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Previous SEND experience is essential
• Experience working within a secondary school setting is desirable
• Understanding of a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Class Act?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!