Principal Education
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant at Principal Education, based in Central London, London, paying £25,000 - £29,999 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £25,000 - £29,999 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Central London, London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
- Immediate start
About 15% above the going rate for teaching assistant
Reference 5419242999
About the role
Teaching Assistant Start Date: ASAP Location: East London Contract: Full & part–time options available Salary: GBP110–GBP125 About the role and school Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in East London? Principal Education are currently working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school that is looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their team, with full and part–time opportunities available to start ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants to gain further experience across a secondary school setting while making a positive difference to pupils' learning, development and wellbeing. This opportunity would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Graduate Teaching Assistant who is looking to develop their career. Job Responsibilities Support teachers with the delivery of effective lessonsProvide targeted one–to–one and small–group support to pupilsAssist pupils with their learning, development and classroom activities while encouraging independenceSupport positive behaviour management and contribute to a calm, inclusive and purposeful learning environmentPrepare classroom resources and learning materials in line with lesson objectivesWork collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development Qualifications/Experience Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor or in a similar roleStrong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the roleEnhanced DBS Certificate with the Update ServiceRight to work in the UK
Reference: 5419242999 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Principal Education
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