Secondary Teaching Assistants
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £85.5 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Tottenham, London, N15 4RY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Step Teachers Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP232207CT3103-A494353-21042026 |
Summary
Secondary Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately
These flexible opportunities are ideal for Secondary Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Tottenham and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and succeed across a range of subjects.
Duties as Secondary Teaching Assistant:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils across different subjects
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and accessible learning activities
- Support pupils with additional needs to ensure full participation in lessons
- Promote positive behaviour and follow school behaviour expectations
- Help prepare resources and assist with general classroom organisation
- Encourage independence, confidence, and good study habits
- Monitor pupil progress and share relevant observations with teaching staff
- Support wider school duties and routines during longer-term placements
Ideal Secondary Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience supporting pupils in a secondary school setting
- Understanding of strategies for supporting mixed-ability and SEND learners
- Calm, patient, and able to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils
- Confident assisting learning across a range of subjects and key stages
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Adaptable across different school environments and classroom needs
- Professional, reliable, and proactive approach
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
- Willingness to take part in training and ongoing development