Secondary Teaching Assistant

We are looking to grow our pool of Teaching Assistants to join our local supporting Secondary schools in Richmond from September 26. In this role you will be supporting a range of pupils with learning needs across the school. Pupils will need support to focus in lessons and complete tasks as well as managing their emotions and behaviour. You will work with various pupils across the school although this will primarily be in KS3 (11 to 14 year olds) although you may support some older students in KS4. You will work closely with teacher and the schools SEN Co-ordinator and will be provided with training. The school are open to applications from anyone with previous experience supporting teenagers in youth settings, community groups or within their own personal life. You will need to be proactive, committed and professional with a 'can-do' attitude. This is a great opportunity for anyone considering moving in to teaching. This role is often offered on a full-time contract basis until July 2027 starting in Sept 26. We work with multiple schools both mainstream and independent schools within the borough of Richmond. Who will be looking to fill teaching assistant roles from September 2026. If you are looking to work with young people within a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school, then this is a great opportunity for a broad and interesting Teaching Assistant.

Responsibilities

Supporting a range of pupils with learning needs across the school; Supporting pupils to focus in lessons and complete tasks; Managing pupils' emotions and behaviour; Working with various pupils across the school primarily in KS3 (11 to 14 year olds) and possibly older students in KS4; Working closely with teachers and the school's SEN Co-ordinator

Requirements

Proactive; committed; professional with a 'can-do' attitude; previous experience supporting teenagers in youth settings, community groups or within their own personal life

Benefits

Training provided