General Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is working with a well-established secondary school in Northwood, North West London, seeking enthusiastic General and Subject-Specific Teaching Assistants to join their team ASAP.

Previous experience in a secondary school is essential, and you will support teachers across the curriculum in a welcoming environment. The role involves one-to-one and group support, assisting English, Maths, Science and Humanities lessons, helping students stay engaged, and promoting

Qualifications

• Previous Teaching Assistant experience in a secondary school is essential.
• Strong understanding of the secondary school curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Strong subject knowledge for subject-specific roles.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum.
• Provide one-to-one, small-group and classroom support.
• Support subject-specific lessons, including English, Maths, Science and Humanities.
• Help students stay focused, engaged and motivated.
• Assist students' academic progress and development.
• Promote positive behaviour and work collaboratively with teaching staff.

Skills

Teaching experience (secondary)

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Subject knowledge (specific)

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

General Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Location: Northwood, North West London

Position: General and Subject-Specific Teaching Assistants

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, long-term until July 2027

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a supportive secondary school?

We are working with a well-established secondary school in Northwood seeking enthusiastic General and Subject-Specific Teaching Assistants to join their team ASAP. Previous experience working in a secondary school is essential.

The school provides a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. It promotes high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour. The school values respect, ambition and positive relationships between students and staff. Its dedicated teaching team works collaboratively to support students' academic and personal development. Conveniently located close to a Metropolitan line station, the school offers excellent transport links across London.

The Role

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum.
• Providing one-to-one, small-group and classroom support.
• Supporting subject-specific lessons, including English, Maths, Science and Humanities.
• Helping students stay focused, engaged and motivated.
• Supporting students' academic progress and development.
• Promoting positive behaviour and working collaboratively with teaching staff.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous Teaching Assistant experience in a secondary school is essential.
• Good understanding of the secondary school curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Strong subject knowledge for subject-specific roles.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
• Available to start ASAP and commit until July 2027.

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive secondary school in Northwood.
• Convenient location near a Metropolitan line station.
• Secure a long-term opportunity until July 2027.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and develop your skills.
• Make a meaningful difference to students' learning and progress.

If you are an experienced General or Subject-Specific Teaching Assistant with a background in secondary education, we would love to hear from you.