Secondary Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Progression opportunities

Consistent 5 days per week

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking a Secondary Teaching Assistant in Lewisham, London, to support pupils with special educational needs in a bustling Greenwich area school. This temporary role offers term-time hours with potential for progression and permanent opportunities.

You will work alongside teachers and therapists, assist with reading and writing tasks, manage routines and behaviour, and report safeguarding concerns promptly. DBS check and GCSEs in Maths/English required.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to work with children with SEN.
• Caring, compassionate and resilient.
• Can-do attitude and proactive approach.
• DBS check required.
• Not barred from working with children.
• GCSE Maths & English at A*-C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are safe for children to use.
• Prepare activities and tidy away after sessions.
• Develop understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately.

Skills

SEN support

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A*-C)

Job description

Posted 16 September 2026 Salary £100 - £117 per day Location Lewisham Job type Temporary Discipline Special Education Needs Reference SecondaryTAsneededse_1789546932

A secondary SEN school in Greenwich area are welcoming applications for their Secondary Teaching Assistant vacancy. This is a fantastic opportunity with a brilliantly well-run establishment, with lots of experienced staff to learn from.

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with children who require additional support with reading/writing and breaking down tasks to make them more manageable as well as some pastoral and behavioural duties.

Key benefits of the role of Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
• Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
• Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
• Permanent employment opportunities available
• Secured work 5 days per week

What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a secondary teaching assistant?

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
• Preparation of activities and tidying away after
• Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is required of you?

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
• A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
• You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
• You must not be barred from working with children
• You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.