Secondary Teaching Assistant - Top 1% School

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Secondary Teaching Assistant - Top 1% School, United Kingdom

Client: EdEx - Education Recruitment

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Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant | Oxbridge Coaching | Top 1% Secondary School | Haringey

Are you an exceptional graduate (or soon-to-be graduate) looking to gain world-class experience ahead of undertaking your Teacher Training?

Are you driven to increase social mobility and have a deep interest in a career in Education?

If so, EdEx may have the perfect Teaching Assistant vacancy for you!

EdEx is exclusively working with a leading secondary school in North London (Haringey) to find six Teaching Assistants for September 2025 starts. The school has been in the top 1% nationally for attainment and progress, and has been graded 'Outstanding' for 10 years. The positions are full-time, employed directly by the school on a permanent contract, initially for 1 year with potential for teacher training in year 2. The salary is £27,181 per annum (FTE equivalent £30,331).

The school is an academically selective Sixth Form for students aged 16-19, aiming to provide opportunities for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The school values togetherness and ambition among staff and students.

Key highlights of this exceptional school:

• Sponsored by the leading independent school in North London, with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club as Lead Business Sponsor
• Consistently in the top 1-2% for attainment and pupil progress
• State-of-the-art facilities in exceptional buildings
• Voted The Sunday Times Sixth Form College of the Year 2021
• Over 70% of students in 2024 went to Russell Group universities
• Over 60% achieved A*/A grades; 86% achieved A*-B
• 61 students secured places at Oxford and Cambridge since 2017
• Excellent training and CPD opportunities for staff

Full detailed job descriptions are available upon request.

Available Teaching Assistant roles:

• Physics
• Biology
• Politics
• Maths & Further Maths
• Chemistry
• Economics

Responsibilities include:

• Inspiring students in your specialist subject
• Supporting students' academic development and habits of excellence
• Developing literacy, numeracy, communication, and oracy skills
• Providing pastoral support to foster confidence and resilience
• Working individually or in groups to boost attainment
• Planning and delivering sessions on academic literacy and study skills
• Supporting students applying to top universities and those struggling academically
• Collaborating with staff to develop personalized support plans
• Supporting students with special educational needs in partnership with SENDCO team

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Graduate from a Russell Group university with 1st or 2:1 classification
• Strong academic record, A*-B GCSEs desirable
• Ambitious, resilient, and driven to motivate students
• Interested in gaining experience in a leading educational institute with career aspirations in teaching or social policy
• Resilient, hardworking, and passionate about making a difference
• Experience tutoring or mentoring is a plus
• Willing to take on small teaching responsibilities after induction

Apply promptly as interviews and shortlisting will occur over the next two weeks. Submit your CV with contact details; shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial phone interview by James at EdEx.