{"id":64689,"date":"2026-10-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/teaching-assistant-secondary-school-full-time\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T05:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T04:17:31","slug":"teaching-assistant-secondary-school-full-time","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/teaching-assistant-secondary-school-full-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Assistant &#8211; Secondary School (Full-Time)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Teaching Assistant &#8211; Secondary School (Full-Time)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Waltham Forest, East London<br \/> <strong>Start Date:<\/strong> November 2026<br \/> <strong>Contract:<\/strong> Full-time, term-time<br \/> <strong>Salary:<\/strong> Competitive, depending on experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a supportive secondary school?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are working with a <strong>secondary school in Waltham Forest<\/strong> that is looking for a confident, reliable and experienced <strong>General Teaching Assistant<\/strong> to join their team on a full-time basis from November 2026.<\/p>\n<p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has <strong>a minimum of one year&#8217;s experience working as a Teaching Assistant<\/strong> and enjoys supporting young people in the classroom, helping students develop their confidence and achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n<p>The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide general classroom support, helping students remain engaged, motivated and focused on their learning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing general classroom support across a range of subjects at secondary level<\/li>\n<li>Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging and effective lessons<\/li>\n<li>Working with individual students and small groups who require additional support<\/li>\n<li>Helping students stay focused, engaged and motivated during lessons<\/li>\n<li>Supporting students with varying abilities and learning needs<\/li>\n<li>Assisting with classroom management and promoting positive behaviour<\/li>\n<li>Helping to prepare classroom resources and learning materials<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits<\/li>\n<li>Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and the SEN department<\/li>\n<li>Helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Ideal Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A minimum of 1 year&#8217;s experience working as a Teaching Assistant is essential<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Previous experience supporting students within a secondary school is highly desirable<\/li>\n<li>Confident supporting students across a range of subjects<\/li>\n<li>Good understanding of classroom routines, behaviour management and safeguarding<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<li>Calm, patient, approachable and reliable<\/li>\n<li>Able to build positive relationships with students and staff<\/li>\n<li>Confident working both independently and as part of a team<\/li>\n<li>Flexible, proactive and willing to support wherever needed<\/li>\n<li>Passionate about helping young people succeed in education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in <strong>Waltham Forest<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Secure a <strong>full-time Teaching Assistant position starting in November 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Work alongside experienced teachers and support staff<\/li>\n<li>Gain valuable experience supporting students across different subjects<\/li>\n<li>Develop your classroom support and behaviour management skills<\/li>\n<li>Be part of a positive and collaborative school environment<\/li>\n<li>Make a genuine difference to students&#8217; 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