Secondary Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education are working with a thriving secondary school in Trowbridge, to recruit a dedicated and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who excels at building positive relationships with young people and understands how consistency, patience and strong behaviour management can transform a student's school experience.

The school prides itself on its inclusive culture, high expectations and strong pastoral support. Kindness, positivity and belonging sit at the heart of everything they do, alongside a commitment to helping every student achieve their personal best.

What's the role?

You'll primarily work on a 1:1 basis, supporting a student to access learning, develop confidence and thrive within the classroom environment.

Alongside your 1:1 responsibilities, you'll also play a key role as a general Teaching Assistant, supporting teachers across lessons, working with small groups and helping to maintain a positive learning environment throughout the school.

No two days are quite the same, which is exactly what makes this role so rewarding.

You'll be:

• Building strong, trusting relationships with students
• Supporting learning both in and out of the classroom
• Using effective behaviour management strategies to keep students engaged and on track
• Helping students develop confidence, independence and resilience
• Supporting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and parents where needed
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
• Can quickly build positive and professional relationships
• Remains calm, patient and adaptable under pressure
• Has a proactive and positive attitude
• Is passionate about supporting young people to succeed
• Experience in schools, youth work, coaching, mentoring or support work would be highly beneficial

Why this school?

The school is a highly inclusive secondary school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and pastoral care. Staff work hard to create an environment where students feel supported, challenged and able to flourish both academically and personally. Strong relationships are at the centre of the school's ethos, making it an excellent setting for a Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping young people overcome barriers and achieve success.

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration process
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for recommending friends

We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!

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If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.

We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.

Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.

If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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