Secondary Teaching Assistant Full Time Temporary

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is advertising a Secondary Teaching Assistant role in Havering. You will support secondary pupils with additional learning needs across a range of lessons, working closely with SENDCO and teachers to track progress and report findings.

The position is full-time or available as daily long-term supply, with opportunities to contribute to a specialist inclusion program within a comprehensive London-area school.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient approach to supporting pupils.
• Experience with Autism, SEMH, Speech and Language or MLD is advantageous.
• Willingness to support across a range of lesson areas.

Responsibilities

• Support across secondary aged students with additional learning needs.
• Collaborate with SENDCO and subject teachers; provide assessments and reports.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

1:1 support

Job description

• Secondary Teaching Assistant’s
• Daily Supply and Long Term
• 1:1 Support in Mainstream Classroom
• Full-time
• Havering
• September 2026

The Role

In this role you will be supporting across Secondary aged students with additional learning needs. You will work closely with the student and the school are looking for someone who has a calm nature, very patient and personal. You will be supporting them across a range of academic lessons. You should have a calm and consistent approach and be committed to supporting pupils to make progress and overcome learning barriers. If you have experience working with Autism, SEMH, Speech and Language or MLD then this is an advantagebut not necessarilyneeded for this role as its a general Secondary role.

You will work closely with the SENDCO and subject teachers, providing assessments and reports.

This role is offeredon a full-time or part-time daily basis.

The school

This comprehensive secondary school is based in Havering and caters to students aged 11 to 18. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, where established core subject teaching is supported by a culturally rich arts and sports subjects. There is a strong devotion to the values of mutual respect and tolerance within a community that reflects and celebrates the social diversity of London. There is a dedicated and experienced leadership team in place at the school and there are good opportunities for professional development for all staff.

If you are a Secondary support seeking a full-time contract role then this is an excellent opportunity.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.