Job title: Secondary Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: London Borough of Redbridge
Job published: 22-12-2025
Job ID: 113864

Job Description

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Redbridge, London – January Start

Are you a passionate and ambitious graduate seeking to kick-start your career in Education? Join this supportive secondary school in Redbridge, London, as a Secondary Teaching Assistant and gain invaluable experience working with Key Stage 3 and 4 students.

Benefits of the Role

  • Excellent career progression opportunities within a dynamic school setting

  • Gain hands-on experience working with a range of students in both one-to-one and group settings

  • Supportive leadership team and weekly CPD (Continuing Professional Development) sessions to enhance your growth

  • Competitive weekly pay of £444–£513 via PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay

Key Highlights of the Role

  • Full-time, long-term position until July 2026

  • Collaborate closely with class teachers to regulate classroom behaviour and deliver engaging lessons

  • Adapt teaching styles to support diverse student needs, ensuring every child achieves their full potential

  • Work in a mixed secondary school, praised by Ofsted for its ‘Good’ rating and commitment to values of Equality, Trust, and Resilience

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 2:1 degree from a Top 20 UK University

  • A genuine passion for Education and a drive to pursue a teaching career

  • Strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to varied classroom scenarios

About the School

This school in Redbridge, London, is renowned for creating a nurturing environment where staff and students thrive. With a vision to inspire progress and help children reach their full potential, this is an ideal setting for a Secondary Teaching Assistant to gain valuable insights and experience.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Secondary Teaching Assistant in Redbridge, London. For other roles like this, check out our website – search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Secondary Teaching Assistant role.