Secondary Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a supportive North London secondary school in the Haringey area. You will provide targeted academic support across English, Maths and Science for KS3/KS4 pupils and deliver 1:1 and small-group tutoring to boost attainment.

Applicants should have prior UK secondary school experience, hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS, and be patient, reliable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience as Secondary Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Learning Mentor or Academic Mentor.
• Strong knowledge of English, Maths and Science.
• Confident delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Able to support GCSE preparation and revision.
• Holds or is willing to obtain Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across KS3 and KS4.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group tutoring in core subjects.
• Help pupils who have fallen behind or require additional academic intervention.
• Support students with GCSE preparation and revision.
• Work alongside teachers to adapt activities to individual ability levels.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Provide classroom support where required.
• Help maintain positive behaviour and a productive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 Tutoring

Small-group Tutoring

English

Maths

Science

Communication

Behaviour management

Patience

Reliability

UK secondary school experience

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Core Subject Support

Location: Haringey, North London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

TeacherActive is currently recruiting an experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in the Haringey area.

We are looking for a confident and engaging Teaching Assistant who has previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils and can provide targeted academic support and tutoring across the core subjects of English, Maths and Science.

The Role

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support pupils across KS3 and KS4

Provide 1:1 and small-group tutoring in core subjects

Help pupils who have fallen behind or require additional academic intervention

Support students with GCSE preparation and revision

Work alongside teachers to adapt activities to individual ability levels

Encourage engagement, confidence and positive attitudes towards learning

Provide classroom support where required

Help maintain positive behaviour and a productive learning environment

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Has previous experience as a Secondary Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Learning Mentor or Academic Mentor

Has strong knowledge of English, Maths and/or Science

Is confident delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions

Can support pupils working towards their GCSEs

Has excellent communication and behaviour-management skills

Is patient, reliable and able to build positive relationships with young people

Ideally has previous UK secondary school experience

Holds or is willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or Tutor who enjoys providing targeted academic support and wants to make a genuine difference to pupils' progress.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.