Location: Haringey, North London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term
Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential?
Engage Education is recruiting a Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Haringey from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Teaching Assistants, or individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to develop a rewarding career in education.
Working alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students both academically and personally, helping them build confidence and achieve success in the classroom.
The Role
As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 within lessons and through targeted interventions.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils who require additional academic or pastoral guidance.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and well-structured lessons.
- Help prepare classroom resources and support learning activities.
- Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, and independent learning.
- Support students with varying learning needs, including those with SEND where required.
- Build positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, and external professionals.
- Contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
We’re Looking For
- Experience working with young people in schools, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, sports coaching, childcare, or similar settings is desirable.
- A positive, patient, and proactive attitude.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to motivate and engage secondary-aged students.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Why Join Engage Education?
- September 2026 start.
- Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Access to free CPD, safeguarding, and behaviour management training.
- Dedicated support from an experienced Engage Education consultant.
- Excellent experience for graduates considering teacher training.
- Clear progression opportunities into teaching, pastoral support, SEND, safeguarding, or school leadership.
If you’re enthusiastic about making a positive impact on young people’s education and want to gain valuable experience in a supportive secondary school, we’d love to hear from you.
Secondary Teaching Assistant – Haringey | September 2026 Start employer: Engage Partners Limited
Engage Partners Limited is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in education, particularly as a Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Dartford. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship, comprehensive training, and mentoring, all within a supportive work culture that values learning and development. This role not only allows you to earn while you learn but also provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.
