Secondary Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support 24/7

CPD courses

Market leading rates

Referral scheme - up to £200

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Oxford is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant to support students across KS3 and KS4 within a mainstream secondary school. The role offers day-to-day, on-site work with flexible hours and immediate start, during term time, with a focus on helping pupils engage with the curriculum and manage classroom activities.

The successful candidate will have experience with secondary learners, strong communication and organisational skills, and a proactive, adaptable

Qualifications

• Experience working with students across KS3 and KS4
• Experience supporting learning across a range of subjects
• Good understanding of the Secondary Curriculum
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting students' learning

Responsibilities

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 across a range of subjects
• Assist teachers with classroom activities, student engagement and learning
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and behaviour management where needed

Skills

KS3 and KS4 experience

Curriculum understanding

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £110 to £150 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: OX9 3ZA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 19 Oct 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Title: Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Oxford

Start Date: November 2026

Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people in a secondary school environment?

Do you have the confidence and resilience to manage challenging behaviour and help students overcome barriers to learning?

Are you looking for flexible day-to-day work with the opportunity to secure a long-term Teaching Assistant role?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Secondary School in Oxford. The school is looking for a dedicated and adaptable Secondary Teaching Assistant who can provide effective classroom support and help students engage positively with their learning.

The school is looking to take on a Secondary Teaching Assistant for part-time, day-to-day work starting ASAP. The successful Secondary Teaching Assistant will support students across KS3 and KS4, working across a range of different subjects and assisting teachers with classroom activities, student engagement and learning.

The successful Secondary Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with students across KS3 and KS4
• Experience supporting learning across a range of different subjects
• A good understanding of the Secondary Curriculum
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting students' learning

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.