Secondary Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to support students in a secondary school in the Chichester area. This is a full-time position running from an immediate start until mid-January, offering a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience within a secondary school environment.

The successful candidate will work across multiple year groups, supporting students both inside and outside the classroom to help them engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with young people and is passionate about supporting their academic and personal development.

The Role:

• Support teaching and learning across KS3 and KS4
• Work with students across multiple year groups
• Provide classroom support during lessons
• Deliver targeted interventions and small-group support where required
• Assist students with learning activities and coursework
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Support students' confidence, independence, and progress
• Follow safeguarding and school policies consistently

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, supportive, and approachable manner
• Able to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Adaptable and confident working across different age groups
• Reliable and committed to a full-time role
• Backgrounds in education, childcare, youth work, coaching, or mentoring welcomed
• Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to obtain one immediately

Contract Details:

• Position: Secondary Teaching Assistant
• Location: Chichester
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: Until mid-January
• Working Pattern: Full-time, term-time
• Pay Rate:£14.25 - £15.66 per hour
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

• Experience working with young people desirable
• School-based experience beneficial but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required
• Safeguarding training can be provided

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
• A rewarding role supporting students' learning and development

If you're looking for a Secondary Teaching Assistant role in Chichester and are available for an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV.