At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support students in their academic journey while developing essential skills.
- Company: Top 1% secondary school in Westminster, known for excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, exceptional training, and potential transition into teacher training.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in a supportive environment focused on social mobility.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them reach top universities.
- Qualifications: Academically gifted graduates with strong A-Level and GCSE records.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
This position is no longer open for applications
Actual salary £27,181 per annum; contract is full‑time, permanent, with an initial 1‑year term and option to transition into teacher training in year 2.
Teaching Assistant – Oxbridge Coaching – Top 1% Secondary School – Westminster
We are looking for exceptional graduates (or soon‑to‑be graduates) who are driven to increase social mobility and have a deep interest in a career in education.
The school is a highly selective Sixth Form, consistently ranked in the top 1‑2% nationally for attainment and progress and has been graded “Outstanding” for ten years.
- Key highlights of the school
- Sponsored by a leading independent school in Westminster, with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club as lead business sponsor.
- Consistently ranked Top 1‑2% for attainment and pupil progress versus national and London results.
- State‑of‑the‑art facilities across all departments.
- Voted The Sunday Times Sixth Form College of the Year 2021.
- In 2024, over 70% of students went to Russell Group universities.
- Over 60% of students achieved A*/A and 86% A*-B results.
- 61 students secured places at Oxford and Cambridge since 2017.
- Exceptional training and CPD opportunities for staff.
- Teaching Assistant vacancies (September 2026 starts)
- Physics
- Biology
- Politics
- Maths & Further Maths
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Geography
- Psychology
What you will do
- Inspire students to develop a greater passion and depth of understanding in your specialist subject.
- Support students to develop habits of academic excellence during their time as Sixth Formers and beyond university.
- Help students develop literacy, numeracy, communication and oracy skills required for university success.
- Provide pastoral support for confident, resilient young people.
- Work one‑to‑one or in small groups to strengthen subject understanding and boost attainment.
- Plan and deliver sessions on academic literacy, time management and study skills.
- Assist students applying to top universities, especially Oxford and Cambridge.
- Collaborate with academic and pastoral staff to identify students who would benefit from targeted support.
- Develop personalised action plans to achieve measurable academic progress.
- Support teaching staff in techniques for vulnerable students.
- Identify and screen students with special educational needs in partnership with the SENDCO team and Deputy Head (Pastoral).
- Who makes an exceptional Teaching Assistant
- Academically gifted graduate from a Russell Group university, ideally 1st Class or 2:1.
- Strong A‑Level and GCSE academic record (A*-B desirable).
- Ambition, drive and resilience to inspire and motivate students.
- Interest in gaining hands‑on experience in a world‑leading educational institute.
- Resilient, hardworking, and willing to work with like‑minded people.
- Ability to inspire and motivate students.
- Caring, humble and passionate about making a difference.
- Experience tutoring or mentoring young people (professional or personal).
- Willingness to take on small class teaching responsibilities after induction.
Due to the position being closed, no further applications will be accepted.
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We think you need these skills to ace Secondary Teaching Assistant - Top 1% School in City of Westminster
Academic Excellence
Subject Knowledge
Literacy Skills
Numeracy Skills
Communication Skills
Oracy Skills
Pastoral Support
