Job Description

Teaching Assistant – Secondary School | Hammersmith | September

A well-regarded secondary school in Hammersmith is looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant for September on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate considering a career in teaching, educational psychology or child development who wants meaningful classroom experience before progressing further. You'll work alongside experienced teachers, supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 while becoming part of a school that invests in developing future educators. From your first week, you'll be given responsibility, guidance and the chance to build valuable skills that transfer directly into teacher training.

The school has a collaborative culture where Teaching Assistants are treated as valued members of the wider staff team. You'll receive ongoing coaching from experienced teachers, observe high-quality lessons and develop confidence supporting pupils with different learning needs. Many previous Teaching Assistants have progressed into salaried and university-based teacher training programmes after completing a successful year. Behaviour is calm and expectations are clear, allowing you to focus on supporting learning rather than managing disruption.

Key Highlights

* Teaching Assistant – full-time secondary school role

* Daily pay of £95–£110 per day

* Hammersmith, West London location with excellent transport links

* Ofsted rated Good

* Long-term contract from September 2026 through the academic year

* Opportunity to gain experience before teacher training or further study

What You'll Be Doing

* Support teachers during lessons across a range of curriculum subjects

* Deliver targeted intervention sessions with small groups of pupils

* Assist individual students who require additional academic support

* Prepare classroom resources and learning materials before lessons

* Encourage positive engagement and confidence throughout the school day

Ideal Candidate for this Hammersmith School

* Degree holder with strong academic qualifications

* Interested in teaching, psychology, SEN or child development

* Confident communicating with young people and school staff

* Able to commit to a full-time, long-term position from September

* Previous school experience is welcomed but not essential

Why Join this Hammersmith School?

* Strong record of developing graduates into successful teachers

* Regular opportunities to observe experienced practitioners across departments

* Weekly professional development sessions designed for support staff

* Inclusive school community with pupils who respond well to consistent support

* Excellent transport connections making commuting straightforward from across London

How to Apply

Applications are being reviewed ahead of the summer break, with interviews taking place over the coming weeks. If this Teaching Assistant role matches your ambitions, apply through this listing to be considered.

Working as a Teaching Assistant here will give you genuine classroom responsibility, excellent mentoring and a clear understanding of school life before taking your next career step. It's an ideal opportunity to build experience that employers and teacher training providers value