Impact-Driven Teaching Assistant KS3-4 Graduate Welcome

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; London Borough of Merton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 3 and 4 at a welcoming secondary school in Merton.

You will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to keep students engaged, focused and progressing academically throughout the school day. The ideal candidate has experience supporting young people in education or youth contexts, excellent communication skills, and a patient, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in education, youth work, coaching, or mentoring.
• Genuine passion for helping secondary students reach academic potential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Patient, adaptable, and proactive approach.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 during lessons.
• Work alongside teachers to help deliver engaging learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions to raise attainment.
• Encourage pupils to remain focused, on task, and actively involved in learning.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support the overall wellbeing and development of pupils.

Skills

Youth work experience

Strong communication

Team player

Patience

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 3 and 4 at a welcoming secondary school in Merton.

You will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to keep students engaged, focused and progressing academically throughout the school day. The ideal candidate has experience supporting young people in education or youth contexts, excellent communication skills, and a patient, proactive approach.