At a Glance
- Tasks: Support D&T teachers in delivering engaging, practical lessons and assist pupils in workshops.
- Company: Well-regarded secondary school in Haringey with a creative D&T curriculum.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured induction, mentoring, and potential for teacher training pathways.
- Other info: Join a collaborative department culture and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping students discover the joy of design and making.
- Qualifications: 2:1 or 1st Class degree in Design Technology or related field; child-centred experience valued.
The predicted salary is between 23100 - 28000 £ per year.
This well-regarded secondary school in the London Borough of Haringey is rated Good by Ofsted and is recognised for its creative, practically focused Design and Technology curriculum and genuine commitment to developing pupils' design thinking, making skills, and problem-solving abilities across all year groups. Every D&T Teaching Assistant who joins plays a valued and meaningful role in supporting pupils to engage with the subject confidently and creatively.
What the School Offers
- Subject-specific CPD tailored to D&T classroom and workshop support
- A well-maintained workshop and studio environment with reliable technician support
- A structured induction with dedicated mentoring from qualified D&T teachers from day one
- A collaborative, creative department culture where every D&T Teaching Assistant is genuinely valued
- Potential for extended contracts or teacher training pathways for high-performing staff
What the Role Involves
- Supporting D&T teachers across KS3 and KS4 to deliver engaging, practical, and skills-based lessons
- Assisting pupils safely and confidently in workshop and studio settings with tools, materials, and equipment
- Working with small groups to reinforce key design, making, and evaluative skills
- Contributing to the safe, well-organised running of the D&T workshop environment throughout the school day
- Building encouraging, creative relationships with pupils to develop their confidence and enjoyment of the subject
What the School is Looking For
The ideal D&T Teaching Assistant will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university, ideally in Design Technology, Product Design, Engineering, or a related creative or technical discipline. Previous child-centred experience in a UK educational setting is highly valued. The school is seeking a practical, creative, and safety-conscious D&T Teaching Assistant with strong communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for design and making. Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Salary and Contract Info
- £444 per week, pro rata to term time only
- Full-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027
- Term-time only
- Potential for extended contracts or teacher training pathways following a successful placement
If you are a creative and practically minded graduate looking to gain meaningful secondary school experience in a thriving Haringey school, this D&T Teaching Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils in discovering the joy of designing and making.
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