Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Newham
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: September
Support, inspire, and make a real difference in the everyday lives of young learners.
A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Newham is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role starting this September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in education while making a positive impact on students’ academic progress and wellbeing.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting young people, confident working in a classroom setting, and ready to assist both teachers and pupils in achieving their best.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide in-class support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4, including those with additional learning needs
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Work alongside teachers to deliver differentiated support and maintain a positive learning environment
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Support individual and small groups of students with literacy, numeracy, and subject-specific tasks
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Assist with classroom management, lesson preparation, and the organisation of learning materials
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Encourage student engagement, motivation, and independence
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Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
You will be a great fit if you:
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Have experience working in a school or youth setting (preferred but not essential)
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Possess strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
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Are patient, proactive, and passionate about supporting young learners
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Can work flexibly to meet the needs of the class and individual pupils
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Are committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting positive outcomes for all students
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Have a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to apply for one
In return, we offer:
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Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella company deductions
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Free access to CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEN training
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands East London schools
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Opportunities to gain school-based experience for those considering teacher training
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A supportive staff team and a school environment that values contribution and care
How to apply:
If you're passionate about helping students reach their full potential and want to be part of a committed school community, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now, call 020 4515 1281, or email ozan.topbas@protocol-education.com to register your interest.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This role includes statutory holiday pay (12.07%). Long-term placements may lead to permanent contracts depending on school needs and performance.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing, and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Free safeguarding and Prevent training is provided during registration.
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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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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