Teaching Assistant

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to work within a secondary school setting, supporting young people across the school day.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate, offering the chance to secure a long-term role in a supportive and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students during lessons and throughout the school day
• Providing 1:1 or small-group support, depending on pupil needs
• Assisting with engagement, behaviour, and emotional regulation
• Working collaboratively with teaching and support staff
• Maintaining safeguarding and health & safety standards at all times
• Adapting to cover different classes or year groups when required

The Ideal Candidate

• Reliable, flexible, and confident working with secondary-age students
• Experience working with children or young people is advantageous but not essential
• Comfortable supporting students with additional needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to commit to full-time, term-time hours

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult preferred; Child-only considered)
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C / Level 4 or above (or equivalent)
• Access to your own transport is required
• Willing to complete an application and safeguarding questions prior to interview

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lymington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£12.00 Per Hour

Published at

11-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English