Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Are you a graduate passionate about supporting young people and helping teenagers achieve their academic and personal potential?

Do you have experience working with secondary-aged students and want to develop your skills within a supportive school environment?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Brent seeking to appoint enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistants from September 2026. This full-time role is ideal for graduates with experience working with teenagers who are looking to build valuable classroom experience and develop a career within education.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers, support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, and play an important role in creating an inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed.

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide academic, pastoral, and emotional support to students across the school.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a range of subjects.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to improve student progress, confidence, and engagement.
• Supporting students with additional learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities, lesson preparation, and learning resources.
• Delivering targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy, and subject-specific areas.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, and active participation in learning.
• Building strong, positive relationships with teenagers and acting as a trusted role model.
• Supporting students with their social, emotional, and academic development.
• Assisting with classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Supporting students during assessments and examinations where required.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support individual student needs.
• Contributing to wider school activities and enrichment opportunities.

The school is keen to hear from motivated graduates who are passionate about education and committed to supporting young people.

You should have:

• A degree in any subject.
• Previous experience working with teenagers or secondary-aged students (essential).
• Experience in a school, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, coaching, or similar setting is desirable.
• A genuine interest in supporting students' academic progress and personal development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A patient, positive, and adaptable approach.
• Confidence supporting students with a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively with teaching staff.
• A proactive approach to supporting student wellbeing and engagement.

This role is particularly suited to graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, counselling, or other education-related professions.

• Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Brent.
• Gain valuable classroom experience working with KS3 and KS4 students.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and education professionals.
• Develop strong behaviour management, communication, and intervention skills.
• Make a meaningful difference to students' academic progress and confidence.
• Opportunity for long-term placements and career progression within education.
• Full-time, term-time role starting September 2026.

If you are a graduate with experience working with teenagers and would like to develop your career within secondary education, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) (option 3).