Teaching Assistant (Secondary) Location: Waltham Forest Pay Rate: £90 - £108 per day Contract term: Long Term Start date: September 2025 We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our thriving, culturally diverse secondary school. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people—particularly those with special educational needs (SEN), English as an Additional Language (EAL), or requiring additional learning support. Key Responsibilities: Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups across a range of subjects Assist classroom teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons Support students with SEN or EAL needs, helping to remove barriers to learning Contribute to the development of pupil independence, resilience and progress Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external agencies Maintain a safe, orderly and positive learning environment The Ideal Candidate Will: Be passionate about helping young people reach their full potential Have experience supporting students in a secondary school setting (preferred) Be confident in managing behaviour and building positive relationships Possess excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills Be flexible, proactive and committed to safeguarding and inclusion The School Offer: A friendly and supportive team environment Opportunities for professional development and career progression Access to a wide range of enrichment and trust-wide activities A diverse and ambitious student body A strong focus on personal development and staff well-being About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. To register your interest or for more details, contact our secondary team on or email your CV to Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required for the successful candidate