Teaching Assistant – Secondary School
Location: Wandsworth, South West London
Start Date: September 2024
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Salary: Competitive PAYE pay (No umbrella companies, no hidden deductions)
Protocol Education is currently working with a well-regarded secondary school in Wandsworth that is looking to appoint a motivated and reliable Teaching Assistant to join their support staff team from September 2024. This is a long-term opportunity that offers career growth and the chance to make a real impact in students’ learning.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide support to pupils aged 11–16 in and outside the classroom
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Work alongside teaching staff to deliver engaging and effective lessons
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Offer 1:1 or small group intervention for students who need additional help
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Support students with SEN and/or behavioural needs as required
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Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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Previous experience working with secondary-age students (school-based or youth work)
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Confidence working across a range of subjects and year groups
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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A patient, flexible, and proactive approach
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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Right to work in the UK
What Protocol Education Offers:
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Competitive PAYE pay – no umbrella companies, no hidden deductions
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Long-term role with opportunity for progression
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Access to high-quality CPD and training
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A dedicated consultant to guide you through your placement
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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