Secondary Teaching Assistant

Posted 29 September 2025
Salary £82.50 - £90 per day
LocationPlymouth
Job type Teaching Assistant
Job durationPermanent
Discipline Secondary
ReferenceMP212115CT3100-A472917

Job description

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a  supportive team on a permanent basis from November 2025.

Duties as a Secondary Teaching Assistant:

  • Provide in-class support to teachers and pupils across KS3 and KS4.

  • Assist with differentiated learning activities and small-group interventions.

  • Support students with additional needs to help them reach their potential.

  • Contribute to a positive and inclusive school environment.

Ideal Secondary Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Experience working with secondary-age students is desirable.

  • Strong communication and organisational skills as a Secondary Teaching Assistant.

  • A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

  • Relevant qualifications or training (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are an advantage.

 

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

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