Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom Shape A Life Full time

**Teaching Assistant - Secondary school - Sunderland**

Do you currently hold a degree and have a real passion for working with children or young adults?

Have you thought about **teaching, social care, health care or charity work** as a career path but would like to gain some experience working with young people before making that big decision?

If yes, Shape A Life is for you. We are currently working with a secondary school in **Sunderland **who are looking for talented individuals to support their Key Stage 4 students.

**Starting ASAP**, these are term-time only positions for the academic year and you will earn **£450 - £500 per week.**

**Your Key Responsibilities**:

- 1:1 and small group pupil support under direct supervision of teaching staff.
- Supporting independent learning and providing feedback to the teacher.
- Supporting the teacher with managing behaviour and keep pupils on task.
- Helping to create a positive and productive learning environment.
- Supporting pupils in social and emotional well-being.
- Ensuring all pupils feel valued and included in the classroom.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing practical and learning support to their learners, including those with SEN under the guidance of the class teachers.

**You will need**:

- Passion and enthusiasm to shape the next generation.
- An interest in secondary school education or SEN.
- **Degree - 2:2 or above**. English, History, Computing or Psychology that would be advantageous.
- Have high expectations of teaching and learning.
- Ability to relate well to pupils and adults.
- To be a positive role model
- Be keen to develop as a professional

**Benefits you’ll enjoy**:

- Great salary of **£450 - £500/week.**:

- Unrivalled on-the-job experience and training.
- Ability to put your degree to good use and build a career in teaching.
- Term-time only role - think of the holidays

If you’re looking for an opportunity to open your eyes to career working with young people and offer personal growth, this is the role for you.

If you are keen to learn more about all the roles we have across Cheshire or tell us what you are looking for, send your CV in today and we will be in touch to help you in any way we can.

Shape A Life is committed to the welfare of children and employs a rigorous safeguarding approach to recruitment. **Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check, right to work checks and a minimum two suitable references**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Graduate

Pay: £450.00-£500.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FD/SND

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