Secondary Teaching Assistant – West London

Philosophy Education LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant to support a male student with minor learning difficulties at a popular secondary school in Ealing. The role is full-time, starting asap, with an ongoing contract option for the academic year.

You will work closely with the SENDCo and teaching staff to deliver targeted support, monitor progress, and promote inclusion across the curriculum, contributing to a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning difficulties.
• Ability to monitor and track student progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support enabling access to learning and progress.
• Promote inclusion and participation in academy life.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external professionals.
• Record progress to inform intervention and planning.
• Support creation of a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Contribute to reviews and wider support planning.
• Uphold safeguarding and high expectations for learners.

Skills

Student support

SEND support

Inclusion

Job description

• Secondary Teaching Assistant
• Secondary School
• Full-time
• Start: Asap
• Ongoing contract
• Ealing

A popular welcoming Secondary school based in the borough of Ealing are looking for a Secondary Teaching Assistant who can support a Male student who has minor learning difficulties to join their school Asap.

The Role

In this role you will play a key role in supporting students with Minor learning difficulties to learning, helping them to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve success across the curriculum. You will work closely with the SENDCo, teaching staff, families and external professional. The chosen candidate will monitor students’ progress and provide tailored support to ensure students can fully engage in academy life.

The post holder will:

• Deliver targeted support that enables students to access learning and make sustained academic progress.
• Promote inclusion by helping students overcome barriers to learning and participate fully in academy life.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, families and external professionals to support individual student needs.
• Monitor, evaluate and record student progress to inform effective intervention and support planning.
• Foster students’ confidence, independence and resilience through positive relationships and tailored support.
• Contribute to the academy’s SEND provision by implementing agreed strategies and interventions.
• Support the creation of a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where all students can succeed.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews, meetings and wider support planning for students.
• Uphold the Schools commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing and high expectations for all learners.

This role is offered on a full-time contract basis, starting asap and there is a possible option for this role to continue throughout the academic year.

The School

This popular, mixed secondary school in Ealing, West London prides itself on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school empowers all pupils to achieve their full potential, enjoy learning, and experience a strong sense of belonging. With a wide-ranging curriculum, excellent enrichment opportunities, and outstanding facilities, staff benefit from a collaborative culture and ongoing professional development in a dynamic, supportive environment.