Job Title: Secondary Teaching Assistant – Full Time
Location: Islington, London
Salary:  Pay to Scale (Depending on Experience)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Supporting learning. Building confidence. Making a difference.

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Islington that is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. You will work closely with teaching staff to help students access learning, overcome barriers, and thrive within a positive school environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing tailored learning, communication, and physical support to students

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and through small-group or one-to-one interventions

• Helping students develop confidence, independence, and positive behaviour

• Assisting with the planning, organisation, and delivery of learning activities

• Adapting learning materials to meet individual needs

• Monitoring student progress and contributing to reviews and target setting

• Supporting students’ emotional and social development

• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff

• Ensuring the safe use of equipment and supporting students’ physical wellbeing

• Maintaining accurate records and attending staff meetings and training

You’ll need:

• A Level 2 Early Years qualification (essential)

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable)

• A caring, patient, and proactive approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• The ability to support behaviour positively and consistently

• A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay — no umbrella companies

• Competitive weekly rates

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy and training resources

• A wide range of long-term and permanent opportunities

• Ongoing support from a dedicated and experienced consultant

• £50 referral bonus for every teacher or TA you refer*

If you’re looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity supporting students in a secondary school setting in Islington, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Protocol Education to discuss Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunities.

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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