Secondary Teaching Assistant

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Sheffield - Education and Training

Do you have a passion for supporting learning in Secondary age students? Academics is a specialist education recruitment agency and are hiring supply Secondary Teaching Assistant s on behalf of local Secondary schools in Sheffield!

The role will allow you to support the learning of students in schools in your community on a flexible basis designed to fit around your lifestyle, commitments and availability.

Position: Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield

Contract: Temp, Flexible Ongoing Supply

Pay: £92.56 - £95 per day (Dependent on experience, training, qualifications, paid via PAYE - No umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay)

Start date: ASAP

Sector: Education and Training

The Role:

While working as a History Teacher, you will deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 & KS4, driving pupils to develop a deep understanding of historical events and perspectives, while strengthening their critical thinking, analytical and evaluative skills. It is an exceptionally important opportunity to tell students why history matters.

The role is ideal for both experienced secondary teaching assistants, teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECT) who are looking for flexible, temporary, ongoing work. There may also be opportunities to undertake general secondary cover across a variety of schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide patient support to pupils in a classroom environment

Maintain positive behaviour and classroom routines

Support pupils' progress and engagement

Help pupils develop their confidence through support and encouragement

The Ideal Candidate will have:

Previous Experience in a classroom or school environment

Strong classroom management and communication skills

A flexible and adaptable approach

Ability to quickly build trust with students

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

A passion for supporting education

What Academics offer:

Flexible Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunities

Competitive daily rates (£92.56 - £95) paid via PAYE (No umbrella companies)

A variety of friendly, welcoming schools

Ongoing support from experienced education consultants

Flexible start dates

Up to £125 Love2Shop vouchers through our refer-a-friend scheme

We'd love to hear from any passionate educators who are enthusiastic about educating the next generation of students in Sheffield schools. Whether you're looking for Seconda...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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