Teaching Assistant - Secondary School | Newham | September 2025
Location: Newham, East London
Position: Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)
Salary: -95 - -110 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Temporary (with potential to go permanent)
Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about education and looking to support young people in a dynamic secondary school environment?

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Newham to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a classroom setting, support students in their learning, and contribute to the life of a thriving school.

• Provide in-class support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

• Work 1:1 or with small groups of students, including those with additional needs (SEND)

• Help maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment

• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

• Experience working with children or young people (in school or alternative settings)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage behaviour effectively and build rapport with students

• A proactive, flexible, and patient approach

• A passion for education and supporting student development

Desirable but not essential:

• Degree or relevant qualification in education or youth work

• Experience with SEND

• DBS on the update service (or willing to apply through the agency)

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Dedicated support from your recruitment consultant

• Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression

If you''re ready to make a real difference in the classroom and gain invaluable school-based experience, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact us for more information!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

''Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.''