Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting for a full time Teaching Assistant in Driffield to work at an excellent secondary school. This is to start ASAP and will last until at least 15th June 2026. This is a full time position, and is a temporary role. Payment for this position will be between 95 and 105 per day, depending on experience and qualifications.

The school accessible via public transport and via car. They are part of a small, but growing academy trust, and success in this role will potentially lead to further positions within the trust. There is a large on site car park for candidates that do drive.

You will be responsible for ensuring that students have full support in their lessons to make strong progress. You will typically be supporting students with additional needs, and will need to display a calm and understanding manor with students to ensure that they thrive. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the class teachers, and will work closely with the head of SEND to ensure that all learners needs are met.

Tradewind will also support your development during your placement and beyond through our fantastic CPD via The National College. You will be put onto all of the same CPD as permanent staff members, and encouraged to grow.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

• Has experience working as a Teaching Assistant
• Has a teaching assistant qualification (ideal)
• Have experience working within schools in the UK
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the full CV History
• Legal right to work in the UK

If you're an experienced or recently qualified Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for more information about the role, contact Alex Bateman on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment;

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer