Teaching Assistant

Secondary Teaching Assistant

Corby, Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in the Corby area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people throughout their educational journey and helping them to achieve their full potential. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or have transferable skills from youth work, coaching, care or support roles, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide academic, behavioural and pastoral support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting students in lessons on a one-to-one and small-group basis

Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery

Helping students remain engaged, focused and motivated in their learning

Supporting students with varying learning needs and abilities

Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting high expectations

Building positive and professional relationships with students

Supporting students both academically and pastorally

Assisting with interventions designed to raise attainment and confidence

Working collaboratively with teaching, SEND and pastoral teams

Helping create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about working with secondary-aged students

Patient, resilient and approachable

Confident building positive relationships with young people

Able to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents

Adaptable and able to respond to individual student needs

Organised and proactive in their approach

Committed to supporting students both academically and personally

Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential. We would also welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

Youth work

Sports coaching

Mentoring

Care and support work

Children's services

Behaviour support

SEND support

Community and outreach work

A degree or relevant qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities

Free access to The National College after your first day worked

Opportunities for long-term, permanent and temp-to-perm positions

Ongoing support and career development

Opportunities to gain valuable experience within secondary education

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a rewarding career within education while making a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

To express your interest in this position, please email with your CV

This is a summary of a vacancy from the advertiser. Read the full job description and apply →