Job Description

Prospero Teaching are looking to recruit excellent Teaching Assistants interested in securing a role. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person, providing tailored academic and emotional support within a secondary school setting.

Teaching Assistant

• Location - Southport, PR8
• Type of work - Temp, long term
• Start date - September 2026
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Hours - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with lessons: Helping sort materials, setting up equipment, and supporting students during lessons.
• Behaviour management: Foster a positive learning environment with good behaviour management.
• Providing emotional support: Offering guidance and support to students who may be dealing with personal issues or stress.
• Monitoring well-being: Keeping an eye on students' overall well-being and reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff members.
• Safeguarding: Ensuring the safeguarding procedure is followed when required
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly and students thrive academically and socially.

Requirements:

• Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent (Desirable)
• Previous experience working with young people.

To be eligible:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.

• Provide at least two professional references covering at least 24 months/cover the last 2 years

If you are interested in this role, please apply to this advert.