Jobs, fresher vacancy - Teaching Assistant • Shirley

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Shirley

Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Secondary School (Solihull, B90)- January 2026 StartA welcoming and high-achieving mainstream secondary school in Solihull (B90) is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people reach their full potential. Rate of pay: £90-95 (per day, dependent upon experience)About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Support students aged 11–16 in the classroom, helping them engage with learning Work closely with teachers to deliver tailored support to individuals and small groupsProvide focused intervention sessions on a 1:1 and small group basis to enhance learning and development Assist in creating a positive, inclusive learning environment Provide additional help to students who may need extra guidance or encouragement or those with special educational needs Ideal Candidate We are looking for applicants who: Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in another supportive role within a care or education-based setting Are patient, proactive, and committed to supporting young people Can build positive relationships with students and staff Have strong communication and teamwork skills Desirable Experience Experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) is beneficial, but not essential A genuine interest in education and student developmentPrevious experience in a TA/LSA role is beneficial, but not essential Why Join Us? Supportive staff team and opportunities for professional development A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact on students’ educational journeys A friendly school environment committed to inclusion and progressYour personal recruitment consultant you can rely on to support you every step of the way How to Apply If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to support students in a secondary school setting, we encourage you to apply.To do so, please email your up-to-date CV to ASAP! We look forward to hearing from dedicated individuals eager to make a difference!All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.