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English Teaching Assistant \u2013 Secondary Education<\/strong>
Location: Melton Mowbray and Leicester area available<\/strong>
Competitive daily starting from \u00a395 per day | Full-time & part-time opportunities available<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you enjoy helping students develop confidence with reading, writing and communication?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are currently recruiting English Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Leicestershire. This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced TAs or individuals with strong literacy skills and a passion for education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responsibilities may include:
\u2022 Supporting students during English lessons
\u2022 Working with small groups on literacy interventions
\u2022 Encouraging student engagement and classroom participation
\u2022 Providing classroom support to the teacher
\u2022 Supporting pupils with varying learning abilities and needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ideal candidate will:
\u2022 Have strong communication and literacy skills
\u2022 Be patient, encouraging and adaptable
\u2022 Have experience working with young people or within education (preferred)
\u2022 Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a brilliant opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience in supportive school environments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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