Secondary Teaching Assistant Contract Full Time NEW

• Secondary Teaching Assistant
• Secondary School
• Full-time
• Start: Sept 2026
• ongoing contract
• Croydon

A large, welcoming high school in Croydon

are looking for Teaching Assistants to join their school from September 26  to work with pupils across their secondary school.

The Role
In this role you will be supporting a range of pupils with learning needs across the school. Pupils will need support to focus in lessons and complete tasks as well as managing their emotions and behaviour. You will work with various pupils across the school although this will primarily be in KS3 (11 to 14 year olds) although you may support some older students in KS4. You will work closely with teacher and the schools SEN Co-ordinator and will be provided with training.

The school are open to applications from anyone with previous experience supporting teenagers in youth settings, community groups or within their own personal life. You will need to be proactive, committed and professional with a ‘can-do’ attitude. This is a great opportunity for anyone considering moving in to teaching.

This role is offered on a full-time contract basis until July 2027 starting in Sept 26 and there is possible options for this role to continue in to the next academic year.

The School
This popular, High achieving secondary school in Croydon, South London prides itself on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school empowers all pupils to achieve their full potential, enjoy learning, and experience a strong sense of belonging. With a wide-ranging curriculum, excellent enrichment opportunities, and outstanding facilities, staff benefit from a collaborative culture and ongoing professional development in a dynamic, supportive environment.

If you are looking to work with young people within a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school, then this is a great opportunity for a broad and interesting Teaching Assistant.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.