Secondary Teaching Assistant in Harrow

Protocol Education Limited; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Supportive consultant

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a secondary setting in London. You will support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, working 1:1 and in small groups to boost engagement and progress.

The role focuses on creating a calm, inclusive classroom and collaborating closely with teachers and the SEN team. The ideal candidate will have experience with young people, confidence supporting diverse needs, and a genuine passion for helping teenagers thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools or similar settings.
• Confidence supporting students with additional needs (ASD/ADHD/SEMH).
• Patience, resilience and a positive approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• 1:1 and small group support to encourage inclusion.
• Help create a calm, focused learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and the SEN team.
• Be a steady, positive presence in the classroom.

Skills

Experience with pupils

Behaviour support

Communication with teachers

Job description

Secondary School Teaching Assistant

Islington | £95 to £120 Per Day | Full time | Immediate start available

Looking to make a real difference in a secondary school where every day matters?

We’re working with a welcoming, forward-thinking secondary school in Harrow who are on the lookout for a brilliant Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a school that values relationships, consistency and the quiet wins that happen in classrooms every single day.

If you love seeing that lightbulb moment, this could be your next move.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Working 1:1 and in small groups, particularly with pupils who need a little extra encouragement
• Helping to create a calm, focused and inclusive learning environment
• Collaborating closely with teachers and the SEN team
• Being a steady, positive presence in the classroom

What the school is looking for

• Experience working with young people, in school or another setting
• Confidence supporting additional needs such as ASD, ADHD or SEMH
• Patience, resilience and a good sense of humour
• A genuine passion for helping teenagers thrive

What you’ll get

• Competitive daily pay
• Ongoing CPD, including access to free training
• A supportive consultant who actually picks up the phone
• The opportunity to grow your experience in a thriving Islington secondary school

This role is perfect for graduates considering teacher training, experienced Teaching Assistants ready for a new setting, or anyone who knows that the right support can completely change a young person’s school experience.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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