Experienced Teaching Assistants Required – Primary & Secondary Schools

Education First Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Education First Recruitment seeks experienced Teaching Assistants to support mainstream Primary and Secondary schools in Romford and surrounding areas. Applicants should hold a minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and have prior UK school experience.

Successful candidates will assist teachers with lessons, support students’ academic and social development, and help create a safe, inclusive classroom environment. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Good safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students.
• Assist pupils with academic, social and emotional development.
• Support pupils with SEND and varied learning needs.
• Help maintain a positive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Encourage student participation and independent learning.
• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Support behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Experienced Teaching Assistants Required – Primary & Secondary Schools – Romford

Location: Romford, Essex

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)

School Setting: Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools

Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Supply / Long-term

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are currently recruiting experienced and qualified Teaching Assistants to work across mainstream Primary and Secondary schools in Romford and the surrounding areas.

We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who have previous experience working within UK schools and hold a minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Successful candidates will support teachers in delivering effective lessons, assist students with their learning and help create a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students.
• Assist pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Support students with different learning abilities and additional needs, including SEND.
• Help maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment.
• Encourage student participation and independent learning.
• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Support behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within UK Primary or Secondary schools.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic approach to supporting children and young people.
• Good classroom support and behaviour management skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Professional references available.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Experience providing one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of the UK National Curriculum.
• Experience working across different year groups and key stages.

Important – Please Read Before Applying

Only experienced and qualified candidates will be considered.

Applicants must hold a minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and have previous experience working within UK Primary or Secondary schools.

Applications from unqualified or inexperienced candidates will not be considered.

Candidates must also hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

Safeguarding Requirements

All successful candidates will be required to complete relevant safer recruitment checks, including identity verification, qualification checks, employment history, professional references and appropriate enhanced DBS checks.