Job Description:

Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £115–£125 per day
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Twenty 4 Seven Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for a well-regarded secondary school in Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is passionate about supporting their education, development and achievement.

The school provides a positive and inclusive learning environment, with a strong focus on both academic progress and pastoral support. Its core values of Knowledge, Ambition, Resilience and Respect underpin its approach to helping students develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support students across the school, helping them access the curriculum, stay engaged in lessons and reach their full potential.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers in the classroom and assisting with the delivery of lessons.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students where required.

• Helping pupils understand and access the curriculum.

• Adapting activities to meet different learning abilities and needs.

• Encouraging positive behaviour, participation and engagement.

• Providing pastoral support and helping students develop confidence.

• Supporting students with emotional, social and behavioural needs.

• Building positive relationships with pupils and teaching staff.

• Promoting a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or within a secondary school setting.

• Experience working with young people aged 11–16.

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

• Experience supporting students with different learning abilities and needs.

• Strong behaviour management and positive reinforcement skills.

• A patient, flexible and proactive approach.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build positive and meaningful relationships with young people.

• A genuine passion for education and helping students succeed.

Why Work With Twenty 4 Seven Education?

When you join Twenty 4 Seven Education, you'll benefit from:

• Your own dedicated and friendly consultant available 24/7.

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Up to £100 through our uncapped referral scheme.

• FREE or heavily discounted CPD courses, including a certified Level 2 Teaching Assistant course, Children's Mental Wellbeing certification and Coaching & Mentoring courses.

• FREE safeguarding training.

• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in education.

• Minimal administration – no timesheets!

How to Apply

If you're an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity in a secondary school, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and one of our friendly Birmingham consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

All successful applicants will be required to attend an online interview and complete the relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks, including a full application form.

If this position isn't quite right for you but you're looking for a new opportunity in education, please still get in touch with our Birmingham office to discuss other available roles.

Twenty 4 Seven Education – Supporting schools, inspiring futures.