Secondary Teaching Assistant

Secondary Teaching Assistant • Secondary School • Full-time • Start: Sept 2026 • ongoing contract • Kingston Upon Thames We are looking to grow our pool of Teaching Assistants to join our local supporting Secondary schools in Kingston Upon Thames from September 26  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 often offered on a full-time contract basis until July 2027 starting in Sept 26. The Schools We work with multiple schools both mainstream and independent schools within the borough of Richmond. Who will be looking to fill teaching assistant roles from September 2026.  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