Secondary Teaching Assistant / Keyworker

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with Kelmscott School in Walthamstow to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Keyworker. You will support a small group of around 10 secondary students, delivering targeted interventions and pastoral support to help them progress academically and develop confidence.

Ideal candidates have prior experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Learning Mentor, and enjoy building positive relationships with young people while supporting across

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant, Keyworker, Learning Mentor or Intervention Assistant.
• Confident supporting learning across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to establish positive, professional relationships with young people.
• Patient, adaptable and a confident communicator.
• Willingness to provide broad academic support across the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support a designated group of approximately 10 secondary students across the curriculum.
• Provide individual and small-group interventions to reinforce learning.
• Support literacy, numeracy and general academic development.
• Work with subject teachers to help students access lessons and complete work.
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence and engagement.
• Monitor progress and share feedback with staff; provide pastoral support as needed.
• Adapt support to meet individual needs and abilities.

Skills

Teaching support

Pastoral support

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

Teaching Assistant / Keyworker - Secondary School

Location: Walthamstow, East London (E17) School: Kelmscott School Start Date: November 2026 Hours: Full-time, term-time Contract: Supply / Temporary Pay: Dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment is working with Kelmscott School, an inclusive and welcoming secondary school in Walthamstow, to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Keyworker to provide targeted academic and pastoral support to a small group of approximately 10 students.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Learning Mentor who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and helping them develop the confidence, independence and skills needed to succeed in school.

The Role

The successful candidate will work with a designated group of approximately 10 secondary-aged students, providing consistent support across a range of curriculum subjects.

The position combines general classroom assistance, targeted intervention and keyworker responsibilities, helping students overcome barriers to learning and make meaningful academic progress.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting approximately 10 identified students across the secondary curriculum.
• Providing individual and small-group interventions to reinforce classroom learning.
• Supporting students with literacy, numeracy and general academic development.
• Working alongside subject teachers to help students access lessons, understand tasks and complete work.
• Building positive relationships with students and encouraging confidence, engagement and independence.
• Monitoring student progress and sharing relevant feedback with teaching and support staff.
• Providing consistent encouragement and pastoral support to help students remain engaged in their learning.
• Adapting support to meet the differing needs and abilities of individual students.

Although the role may develop to include additional Maths intervention, a specialist Maths background is not essential at this stage. The initial focus is on providing well-rounded academic support across the curriculum.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with secondary school students, ideally as a Teaching Assistant, Keyworker, Learning Mentor or Intervention Assistant.
• Is confident supporting learning across a variety of subjects at KS3 and/or KS4.
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Can establish positive, professional relationships with young people.
• Is patient, adaptable, conscientious and a confident communicator.
• Can encourage students to become more independent learners.
• Works cooperatively with teachers, the SENCO and wider school support teams.
• Has experience supporting students with additional learning needs or delivering academic interventions, which would be advantageous.

About the School

Kelmscott School is a mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16, located on Markhouse Road in Walthamstow.

The school has a strong commitment to inclusion, academic achievement and student wellbeing. Its supportive learning environment places emphasis on developing confidence, resilience and positive attitudes towards education.

Ofsted: Good - standards maintained following January 2025 inspection.

Transport links: Accessible from Walthamstow Central, St James Street and Walthamstow Queen's Road stations. Bus routes 58 and 158 stop directly outside the school.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check