Teaching Assistant

Location: Tower Hamlets
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Secondary Support
Reference: GeneralTAEast
Salary: £89.38 - 120.00 per day
Job Published: 5 days ago

Are you a caring and motivated individual with a passion for education and supporting young people? Looking for your next full-time opportunity?

Protocol Education is working closely with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in the Tower Hamlets area, who are seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students aged 11–16 across a range of subjects. You’ll work alongside experienced teaching staff to help deliver high-quality lessons, provide targeted support to students who may need additional help, and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ academic and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective classroom activities.
  • Provide one-to-one support or small group support to students with additional learning needs.
  • Assist with preparing lessons and classroom resources.
  • Encourage student engagement and assist with promoting positive behaviour.
  • Monitor and record student progress, reporting back to teaching staff.

About you:

  • Previous experience in a school or similar educational setting is highly desirable.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Patient, adaptable and proactive in your approach.
  • A team player who is willing to learn and take initiative.
  • A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) is beneficial but not essential.

Position Details:

  • Full-time role
  • Based in a secondary school in Tower Hamlets.
  • Excellent transport links and supportive staff.
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional development and training.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in students’ lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take your next step in education with Protocol Education.

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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