Secondary TA - Flexible Roles & Impact

Senploy; Enfield, Chipping Barnet, Norwich, Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is recruiting a Secondary Teaching Assistant in Enfield for flexible short-term and long-term placements. You will support pupils across different subjects, work with mixed-ability and SEND learners, and help maintain positive classroom environments.

Ideal candidates are calm, patient, and capable of building strong relationships with pupils and staff. Commitment to safeguarding and ongoing training is valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils in a secondary school setting.
• Strong understanding of strategies for supporting mixed-ability and SEND learners.
• Calm, patient, and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Confident supporting learning across different subject areas.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptable across year groups and varied classroom environments.
• Professional, reliable, and proactive.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Willingness to undertake additional training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Support pupils with additional needs to help them fully engage in lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and follow school behaviour policies.
• Help prepare learning materials and contribute to classroom organisation.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and good study habits.
• Monitor pupil progress and share relevant observations with teaching staff.
• Support school routines and wider duties during longer-term placements.

Skills

One-to-one support

Small-group support

Behaviour support

Lesson delivery support

Communication

Teamwork

Calm and patient

Adaptability

Proactive

Job description

Step Teachers is recruiting a Secondary Teaching Assistant in Enfield for flexible short-term and long-term placements. You will support pupils across different subjects, work with mixed-ability and SEND learners, and help maintain positive classroom environments.

Ideal candidates are calm, patient, and capable of building strong relationships with pupils and staff. Commitment to safeguarding and ongoing training is valued in this role.