Job Description
General Teaching Assistant\n\nAbout the school\nAre you a motivated and supportive individual who thrives in a fast-paced and rewarding school environment? Teach Now is recruiting a full-time General Teaching Assistant for a well-established and highly respected secondary school in Hounslow, West London, starting this September.\nThis inclusive and ambitious 11–18 comprehensive school is home to over 1,530 students, including a bustling and high-achieving sixth form of more than 330 pupils. With state-of-the-art facilities, a passionate staff team, and a welcoming school culture, this is the perfect setting for someone who is ready to make a tangible impact in education.\n\nAs a general teaching assistant, you will be\n• Supporting teaching staff across a variety of subjects and year groups (Key Stages 3–5)\n• Assisting in the classroom to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment\n• Offering targeted support to students, including those with mild to moderate SEN\n• Providing administrative and practical support during lessons, assessments, and extracurricular activities\n\nWe are looking for someone who is\n• Energetic, reliable, and eager to contribute to the wider school life\n• Passionate about education and committed to student progress\n• Able to build strong relationships with students and staff\n• Experienced in working with young people (school-based experience is desirable but not essential)\n\nIn return, you’ll benefit from\n• A permanent, full-time position with ongoing training and development opportunities\n• A collaborative and caring team with exceptional leadership support\n• A fantastic location with excellent public transport links and modern school resources\n\nWhy work via Teach Now\nTeach Now are a widely recognised education recruitment company.
We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:\n• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance\n• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days\n• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee\n• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders\n\nSafeguarding statement\nTeach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.\nWe are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance