Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools - Hounslow

Location: West London
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: January 2027
Working Days: Monday to Friday, term time only
Pay: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience

About the Role

Tradewind Recruitment is working with several secondary schools across Hounslow that are looking to recruit experienced and reliable support staff for long-term positions starting in January 2027.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with young people, has a patient and supportive approach and is confident helping students with a range of learning needs.

These are full-time positions, working Monday to Friday throughout the school term. You will be supporting students in the classroom, working closely with teaching staff and helping young people make progress with their learning.

The schools offer welcoming and supportive environments, with opportunities to build relationships with students and become a valued member of the wider school team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 in mainstream secondary classrooms.

• Work alongside teachers to help students access lessons and complete their work.

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.

• Support students with additional learning needs, including SEN and SEND.

• Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive engagement.

• Assist with literacy, numeracy and general classroom activities.

• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits.

• Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures.

Requirements

To be considered for these opportunities, you will need:

• Previous UK-based experience working with children or young people in a school or educational setting.

• Experience supporting students with different abilities and learning needs.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• A patient, approachable and flexible attitude.

• Confidence working with students aged 11-16.

• The ability to commit to a full-time, long-term placement.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

• The right to work in the UK.

Previous experience supporting students with SEN, SEMH, autism or ADHD would be beneficial, although this is not essential for every placement.

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Full-time, long-term opportunities in local secondary schools.

• Consistent working hours, Monday to Friday.

• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience.

• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

How to Apply

If you have previous UK school experience and are looking for a long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity in Hounslow starting January 2027, I'd be happy to discuss the vacancies we currently have available.

Please send your updated CV to Seema Parbat at [email removed], or apply directly through Indeed.

I look forward to hearing from you!