Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets

Protocol Education Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency in Tower Hamlets is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support secondary school students and enhance their learning experience. The role involves assisting teachers with lesson delivery and maintaining an inclusive environment. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, along with a genuine passion for education. Opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is desirable.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are essential.
• Further qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Assist with behaviour management to maintain a purposeful learning environment.

Skills

Experience with secondary-aged pupils

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Positive attitude

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £90-130 (depending on experience)
Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic secondary school team in Tower Hamlets. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support learning in the classroom, provide targeted interventions, and help create a positive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students, including those with additional learning needs.
• Help prepare learning materials and resources.
• Assist with behaviour management to maintain a purposeful learning environment.
• Support students’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Contribute to school activities and enrichment programmes.

About You

• You have a genuine passion for education and helping young people succeed.
• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils (either paid or voluntary) is desirable.
• A positive, proactive, and flexible attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are essential; further qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) are an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming, diverse, and supportive school community.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to make a real difference to young people’s lives in Tower Hamlets.
• Excellent transport links and modern facilities.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your teaching journey and enjoy the flexibility of supply work with the backing of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; in some cases, there may be a possibility to make the role permanent at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”; this may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

Please contact Jenna Aldrich on 0203 219 7731 or email [e-mail].