Secondary Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers Ltd; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is seeking a Secondary Teaching Assistant to join flexible short-term and long-term opportunities in Tottenham. You will support pupils across a range of subjects, helping them access learning and succeed in lessons.

Ideal candidates have experience in a secondary school, understand strategies for mixed-ability and SEND learners, and can build supportive relationships. You will work with teachers, promote positive behaviour, and participate in safeguarding and training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils in a secondary school setting.
• Understanding of strategies for supporting mixed-ability and SEND learners.
• Calm, patient, and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Confident assisting learning across subjects and key stages.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils across different subjects.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and accessible learning activities.
• Support pupils with additional needs to ensure full participation in lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and follow school behaviour expectations.
• Help prepare resources and assist with general classroom organisation.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and good study habits.
• Monitor pupil progress and share relevant observations with teaching staff.
• Support wider school duties and routines during longer-term placements.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for Secondary Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Tottenham and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and succeed across a range of subjects.

Duties as Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils across different subjects
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and accessible learning activities
• Support pupils with additional needs to ensure full participation in lessons
• Promote positive behaviour and follow school behaviour expectations
• Help prepare resources and assist with general classroom organisation
• Encourage independence, confidence, and good study habits
• Monitor pupil progress and share relevant observations with teaching staff
• Support wider school duties and routines during longer-term placements

Ideal Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting pupils in a secondary school setting
• Understanding of strategies for supporting mixed-ability and SEND learners
• Calm, patient, and able to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils
• Confident assisting learning across a range of subjects and key stages
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Adaptable across different school environments and classroom needs
• Professional, reliable, and proactive approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to take part in training and ongoing development

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE's statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE - that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.