Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Merton

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Merton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a full-time position supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will play a vital role in helping pupils stay engaged in lessons, overcome barriers to learning, and make strong academic progress. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will provide targeted support designed to improve focus, confidence, and attainment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, graduate, youth worker, or someone with experience supporting young people who is looking to gain valuable secondary school experience.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with students across a range of subjects, providing both classroom and small-group support. You will help create a positive learning environment where pupils feel supported, challenged, and motivated to succeed.

The successful candidate will develop strong relationships with students and staff, helping learners remain focused and engaged throughout the school day while supporting academic achievement.

Main Responsibilities

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 during lessons.
• Work alongside teachers to help deliver engaging learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions to raise attainment.
• Encourage pupils to remain focused, on task, and actively involved in learning.
• Support students who require additional academic or behavioural guidance.
• Help create an inclusive and positive classroom environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote confidence, independence, and self-esteem among learners.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Support the overall wellbeing and development of pupils.

Candidate Profile

• Experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or support capacity is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting secondary-aged students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Patient, adaptable, and proactive approach.
• Commitment to helping students achieve their academic potential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK

• Dedicated support from your recruitment consultant throughout your placement.

If you are passionate about helping young people succeed and would like to support pupils in improving their focus, confidence, and attainment, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to raj.joshi@twrecruitment.com to apply for this Teaching Assistant opportunity in Merton.