Secondary Teaching Assistant
Location: Southwark
Start Date: September 2025
Love supporting teens through their trickiest years? We’ve got just the role.
A brilliant secondary school is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. It’s a full-time, long-term role perfect for someone who wants to make a real difference—especially if you’ve got a calm head and a big heart.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting students across KS3 and KS4, including in core subjects like English, Maths and Science
- Providing 1:1 and group support—academic and emotional
- Helping learners build confidence and stay on track
- Working closely with teachers and SEN teams to personalise learning
You should apply if you:
- Have experience working with young people (schools, youth work, tutoring etc.)
- Are confident in managing behaviour and building rapport
- Have a flexible, proactive attitude (and a good sense of humour helps!)
- Are up for learning new skills—especially around SEND or EAL support
Extra points if:
- You’re Thrive trained (or keen to be—we offer it for free!)
- You’ve worked with learners with Autism, ADHD or SEMH needs
Why Protocol Education?
- ✅ Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella company hassle
- ✅ Free CPD, including Thrive and behaviour training
- ✅ Friendly, local consultants who’ve got your back
- ✅ A proper match with schools that value support staff
This is more than classroom support. It’s about showing up for students when it counts—and helping them believe in themselves.
Ready to get started? Hit apply or message us for a chat about the role.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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