Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful secondary school in Lewisham, London. The successful candidate will provide classroom support, assist with individual learning needs, and help maintain a positive learning environment. Candidates should have a degree and strong communication skills while being flexible and proactive. This role offers a competitive pay scale and the opportunity to work in a collaborative school setting, with commitments to professional development and safeguarding.

Benefits

Diverse opportunities in various educational settings

Support and guidance throughout the recruitment process

Flexibility with part-time and full-time roles

Commitment to quality and safeguarding

Access to training and development opportunities

Dedicated consultant for role support

Qualifications

• Degree at 2:2 or higher preferred.
• Enhanced DBS registered to the update service is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and providing support to students.
• Work closely with students requiring additional support and adapt teaching materials.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and implement behaviour management.
• Support teachers in assessing student progress and documenting data.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and foster student engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in any subject area

Job description

Join a Wonderful Secondary School as a Teaching Assistant!

Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Lewisham, London
Start Date: January 2026
End Date: Negotiable
Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Contract Type: Long-Term/Short-Term
Pay Scale: £90 - £110 per day – depending on experience & Contract Type

GSL Education are currently working in partnership with a well‑resourced school in Lewisham, London that requires a Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is the perfect job for anyone looking to gain experience before applying for teacher training. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced educators, gain valuable classroom experience, and make a real difference in the lives of our students.

Here are some key responsibilities you would typically have as a Teaching Assistant:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across various subject areas. Your responsibilities will include:

Classroom Support: As a Teaching Assistant you will assist teachers in delivering engaging and interactive lessons, providing one‑on‑one support to students, and facilitating small group activities.

Individualised Learning: As a Teaching Assistant you will work closely with students who require additional support, adapting teaching materials, and providing targeted interventions to ensure all students reach their full potential.

Behaviour Management: Assisting in maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respectful behaviour, and implementing behaviour management strategies.

Assessments and Progress Monitoring: Supporting teachers in assessing student progress, providing feedback, and recording student data to inform teaching strategies and interventions.

Extra‑Curricular Involvement: Contributing to the wider school community by assisting in extracurricular activities, such as clubs, sports events, and school trips, fostering student engagement and personal development.

The successful candidate for Teaching Assistant will have:

• A degree in any subject area, showcasing your commitment to academic excellence. Holding a degree at 2:2 or higher is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
• An enthusiastic and proactive approach, demonstrating your passion for education and your willingness to go above and beyond to support student learning.
• Flexibility and adaptability, as you will be working across various subjects and supporting different teaching styles.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, contributing to a collaborative and supportive school environment.
• Enhanced DBS registered to the update service.

GSL Education offers:

1. Diverse Opportunities: GSL Education provides access to a variety of roles in different types of educational settings, from mainstream schools to special education and alternative provisions.
2. Support and Guidance: We will support you throughout the recruitment process, helping you refine your CV, prepare for interviews, and navigate compliance procedures.
3. Flexibility: Many positions offered through GSL Education can be flexible, including part‑time, full‑time, and temporary roles, which can suit various personal circumstances.
4. Commitment to Quality and Safeguarding: As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout London.
5. Professional Development: GSL Education may provide access to training and development opportunities, helping you to enhance your skills and advance your career in education.
6. Dedicated Consultant: GSL Education provides a dedicated consultant who will support you in sourcing your desirable role with the best pay rate.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered to the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in the Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up‑to‑date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.