Secondary Teaching Assistant – Core Subject Support
Location: Haringey, North London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
TeacherActive is currently recruiting an experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in the Haringey area.
We are looking for a confident and engaging Teaching Assistant who has previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils and can provide targeted academic support and tutoring across the core subjects of English, Maths and Science.
The Role
As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support pupils across KS3 and KS4
Provide 1:1 and small-group tutoring in core subjects
Help pupils who have fallen behind or require additional academic intervention
Support students with GCSE preparation and revision
Work alongside teachers to adapt activities to individual ability levels
Encourage engagement, confidence and positive attitudes towards learning
Provide classroom support where required
Help maintain positive behaviour and a productive learning environment
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Has previous experience as a Secondary Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Learning Mentor or Academic Mentor
Has strong knowledge of English, Maths and/or Science
Is confident delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
Can support pupils working towards their GCSEs
Has excellent communication and behaviour-management skills
Is patient, reliable and able to build positive relationships with young people
Ideally has previous UK secondary school experience
Holds or is willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or Tutor who enjoys providing targeted academic support and wants to make a genuine difference to pupils' progress.
Apply today with your most up-to-date CV to be considered for this Secondary Teaching Assistant position in Haringey.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
