Teaching Assistant -Secondary School

Austin Fraser; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to support the academic and personal growth of secondary school students. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire young minds in a mainstream secondary school with a dedicated SEN department. The ideal candidate will assist teachers, provide one-on-one support, and help manage classroom behavior, all while fostering a positive learning environment. If you have a background as a youth worker or learning mentor, and are eager to make a real impact, this is the perfect chance for you to join a supportive and nurturing team.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and nurturing environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a youth worker or learning mentor is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and managing classroom behavior.
• Provide one-on-one support to students, including those with special needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Passion for Education

Education

Experience as a youth worker or learning mentor

Recent graduate

Job description

Teaching Assistant - KS3/4

Are you passionate about working with young people? Do you have a background as a youth worker, learning mentor, or a recent graduate eager to make a difference? We have the perfect role for you!

Position: Secondary School Teaching Assistant

Location: Lambeth

Daily Rate: £90-110

School Type: Mainstream Secondary School & SEN department

Philosophy Education represents a secondary school based in Brixton. We are seeking an ideal candidate to join the school and support the academic and personal growth of secondary school students. This role offers a unique chance to inspire and empower the next generation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons
2. Provide one-on-one support to students
3. Help manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
4. Support students with special educational needs

What We're Looking For:

1. Previous experience as a youth worker, learning mentor, or similar
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
3. A genuine passion for education and supporting young people
4. Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude

Benefits:

1. Professional development opportunities
2. The chance to make a real impact in a supportive and nurturing environment

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and help shape the future of young minds, we want to hear from you!

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.