Secondary Teaching Assistant - Sheffield

Secondary Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Long-Term Temporary (via Tradewind Recruitment)
Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential?

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive academy in Sheffield from September 2026. This is a long-term temporary position, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in the classroom while gaining valuable experience in a supportive school environment.

The Role

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will help create an engaging learning environment, provide one-to-one and small group support, and assist students with a range of learning needs to help them reach their academic and personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group interventions to students.
• Assist students with additional learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage student engagement.
• Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Supervise students during lessons, break times or educational activities as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged students is desirable.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Tutor or similar role is advantageous.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people's education and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience and a positive attitude.
• The ability to build strong relationships with students and staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Tradewind Recruitment.
• The legal right to work in the UK.

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College.
• Flexible opportunities with leading schools and academies.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

If you're looking to start or continue your career in education and want to make a positive impact within a thriving Sheffield academy, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Tradewind Recruitment for more information.