Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Secondary School | Hammersmith | September A well-regarded secondary school in Hammersmith is looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant for September on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate considering a career in teaching, educational psychology or child development who wants meaningful classroom experience before progressing further. You'll work alongside experienced teachers, supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 while becoming part of a school that invests in developing future educators. From your first week, you'll be given responsibility, guidance and the chance to build valuable skills that transfer directly into teacher training.The school has a collaborative culture where Teaching Assistants are treated as valued members of the wider staff team. You'll receive ongoing coaching from experienced teachers, observe high-quality lessons and develop confidence supporting pupils with different learning needs. Many previous Teaching Assistants have progressed into salaried and university-based teacher training programmes after completing a successful year. Behaviour is calm and expectations are clear, allowing you to focus on supporting learning rather than managing disruption.Key HighlightsTeaching Assistant full-time secondary school roleDaily pay of £95£110 per dayHammersmith, West London location with excellent transport linksOfsted rated GoodLong-term contract from September 2026 through the academic yearOpportunity to gain experience before teacher training or further studyWhat You'll Be DoingSupport teachers during lessons across a range of curriculum subjectsDeliver targeted intervention sessions with small groups of pupilsAssist individual students who require additional academic supportPrepare classroom resources and learning materials before lessonsEncourage positive engagement and confidence throughout the school dayIdeal Candidate for this Hammersmith SchoolDegree holder with strong academic qualificationsInterested in teaching, psychology, SEN or child developmentConfident communicating with young people and school staffAble to commit to a full-time, long-term position from SeptemberPrevious school experience is welcomed but not essentialWhy Join this Hammersmith School?Strong record of developing graduates into successful teachersRegular opportunities to observe experienced practitioners across departmentsWeekly professional development sessions designed for support staffInclusive school community with pupils who respond well to consistent supportExcellent transport connections making commuting straightforward from across LondonHow to ApplyApplications are being reviewed ahead of the summer break, with interviews taking place over the coming weeks. If this Teaching Assistant role matches your ambitions, apply through this listing to be considered.Working as a Teaching Assistant here will give you genuine classroom responsibility, excellent mentoring and a clear understanding of school life before taking your next career step. It's an ideal opportunity to build experience that employers and teacher training providers value.TPBN1_UKTJ