Teaching Assistant

Destination Education; Romford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Destination Education Ltd. is seeking a Male Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing position in Romford, East London.

The role involves supporting students aged 11–18, assisting teachers and ensuring active engagement and positive behaviour throughout the school day. The ideal candidate will have experience with secondary-aged students, strong communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Confident and approachable with strong rapport-building skills.
• Proactive, patient and resilient; supports academic and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent classroom support to teachers and pupils.
• Support students aged 11–18 to stay engaged, focused and motivated.
• Assist in maintaining positive behaviour and safe learning environments.
• Build strong, professional relationships with students and staff.
• Support lesson delivery and monitoring of student progress.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Student engagement

Job description

MALE TEACHING ASSISTANT – FULL-TIME – ROMFORD, EAST LONDON

£110–£120 PER DAY | IMMEDIATE START

Destination Education is recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Male Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing opportunity at a well-established secondary school in the Romford area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, building positive relationships and making a genuine difference to students' education and development.

THE ROLE

• Full-time, Monday to Friday.
• Supporting students aged 11–18.
• Providing classroom support to teachers and pupils.
• Helping students remain engaged, focused and motivated.
• Supporting positive behaviour and student development.
• Building strong, professional relationships with students.
• £110–£120 per day, depending on experience.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Confident, approachable and able to build rapport with young people.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Proactive, patient and resilient.
• Passionate about supporting young people's academic and personal development.

LOCATION & TRANSPORT LINKS

Based in Harold Hill, Romford (RM3).

Nearest railway station: Harold Wood (Elizabeth line), approximately 1.2 miles away, with local bus connections.

Other accessible railway stations include:

• Stratford
• Liverpool Street
• Romford
• Gidea Park
• Brentwood
• Upminster

Local areas within approximately 30 minutes' drive: Harold Hill, Harold Wood, Romford, Gidea Park, Collier Row, Hornchurch, Upminster, Cranham, Emerson Park, Elm Park, Rainham, Dagenham, Chadwell Heath, Goodmayes, Seven Kings, Ilford, Brentwood, Noak Hill and Gallows Corner.