Secondary Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire, ME17, England, UK

Listing for: TeacherActive Limited.

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-27

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, High School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90 - 105 GBP Hourly GBP 90.00 105.00 HOUR

Yorkshire and Humber/ contract / £90 - 105 per day

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a mainstream Secondary School based in Leeds, who are looking to appoint a Secondary Teaching Assistant. The school is looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual who can provide effective classroom and 1:1 support while helping students to engage positively with their learning.

The school is looking to take on a Secondary Teaching Assistant for day-to-day or long-term work, with an Immediate Start. The successful Secondary Teaching Assistant will support students across KS3 and KS4, including providing 1:1 support for students with SEND and working alongside teaching staff to meet individual learning needs.

The successful Secondary Teaching Assistant will have:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Experience working with students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4
Experience providing 1:1 support to students with SEND
Experience supporting learning within a secondary school environment
Strong communication skills
A patient, adaptable and positive approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
Teacher Active Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.