Secondary Teaching Assistant

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Sheffield - Education and Training Do you have a passion for supporting learning in Secondary age students? Academics is a specialist education recruitment agency and are hiring supply…

Pay rate £93 – £95/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 9 October 2026

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Secondary Teaching Assistant - Sheffield - Education and Training

Do you have a passion for supporting learning in Secondary age students? Academics is a specialist education recruitment agency and are hiring supply Secondary Teaching Assistant s on behalf of local Secondary schools in Sheffield!

The role will allow you to support the learning of students in schools in your community on a flexible basis designed to fit around your lifestyle, commitments and availability.

Position: Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield

Contract: Temp, Flexible Ongoing Supply

Pay: £92.56 - £95 per day (Dependent on experience, training, qualifications, paid via PAYE - No umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay)

Start date: ASAP

Sector: Education and Training

The Role:

While working as a History Teacher, you will deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 & KS4, driving pupils to develop a deep understanding of historical events and perspectives, while strengthening their critical thinking, analytical and evaluative skills. It is an exceptionally important opportunity to tell students why history matters.

The role is ideal for both experienced secondary teaching assistants, teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECT) who are looking for flexible, temporary, ongoing work. There may also be opportunities to undertake general secondary cover across a variety of schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide patient support to pupils in a classroom environment
Maintain positive behaviour and classroom routines
Support pupils' progress and engagement
Help pupils develop their confidence through support and encouragement

The Ideal Candidate will have:

Previous Experience in a classroom or school environment
Strong classroom management and communication skills
A flexible and adaptable approach
Ability to quickly build trust with students
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
A passion for supporting education

What Academics offer:

Flexible Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunities
Competitive daily rates (£92.56 - £95) paid via PAYE (No umbrella companies)
A variety of friendly, welcoming schools
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
Flexible start dates
Up to £125 Love2Shop vouchers through our refer-a-friend schemeWe'd love to hear from any passionate educators who are enthusiastic about educating the next generation of students in Sheffield schools. Whether you're looking for Secondary Teaching Assistant roles, or other teaching roles, Academics have ongoing temporary opportunities to suit your experience and availability. Click Apply to start the process!

Education and Training, Sheffield

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy

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