Secondary Teaching Assistant – Year 7 Focus | Graduate Opportunity | Hillingdon Ready to launch your career in secondary education? This outstanding Hillingdon secondary school is seeking a talented, full-time Secondary Teaching Assistant to support their Year 7 cohort. This permanent role offers high-achieving graduates, especially those with English or languages degrees, the chance to inspire young learners and gain essential experience for future teaching or specialist training. Interviews are ongoing, so act now to secure your place! As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring a smooth transition from primary to secondary school for a lively Year 7 group. You’ll work alongside passionate teachers, deliver targeted academic and pastoral support, and help build strong foundations for students’ success throughout their secondary journey. The school prides itself on nurturing new talent and will provide you with expert mentoring, exceptional CPD, and a culture where graduate ambition thrives. Key Highlights: * Secondary Teaching Assistant – Year 7 (permanent, full-time) * Salary circa £19,000 per annum * Hillingdon, West London – easily accessible location * Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – excellent standards and leadership * Exceptional CPD, training, and progression into teaching * Particularly suited for graduates in English or languages, though all strong graduates considered * Modern facilities, supportive staff, and inclusive school community What You’ll Be Doing: * Providing classroom and small-group support for Year 7 students * Supporting literacy, reading, and language development across subjects * Assisting teachers in lesson planning, delivery, and behaviour management * Acting as a role model and mentor during the critical transition year * Delivering targeted interventions to boost confidence and academic achievement Ideal Secondary Teaching Assistant for this Hillingdon School: * Graduate (2:1 degree or above preferred); English or languages degree desirable * Aspiring secondary teacher or future education specialist * Confident, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting young people * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Committed to a full-time, permanent role and keen to progress in education Why Join This Hillingdon School? * Inspiring and forward-thinking secondary school environment * Structured graduate mentoring and rapid CPD progression * Inclusive, respectful, and achievement-focused culture * Excellent behaviour and high academic standards * Opportunities to progress into teacher training or specialist pathways How to Apply: Don’t miss this opportunity, interviews for the Secondary Teaching Assistant role are taking place now. Apply today to join a top Hillingdon school, support an energetic Year 7 cohort, and take your first step towards a rewarding career in education. This is a brilliant opportunity for a graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant to gain long-term experience supporting Year 7 at one of Hillingdon’s best schools. Secure your interview, apply today