Secondary Teaching Assistant – Haringey | September 2026 Start

Location: Haringey, North London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term
Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential?

Engage Education is recruiting a Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Haringey from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Teaching Assistants, or individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to develop a rewarding career in education.

Working alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students both academically and personally, helping them build confidence and achieve success in the classroom.

The Role

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 within lessons and through targeted interventions.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils who require additional academic or pastoral guidance.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and well-structured lessons.
• Help prepare classroom resources and support learning activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, and independent learning.
• Support students with varying learning needs, including those with SEND where required.
• Build positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, and external professionals.
• Contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people in schools, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, sports coaching, childcare, or similar settings is desirable.
• A positive, patient, and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to motivate and engage secondary-aged students.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Engage Education?

• September 2026 start.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to free CPD, safeguarding, and behaviour management training.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Engage Education consultant.
• Excellent experience for graduates considering teacher training.
• Clear progression opportunities into teaching, pastoral support, SEND, safeguarding, or school leadership.

If you’re enthusiastic about making a positive impact on young people’s education and want to gain valuable experience in a supportive secondary school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunity in Haringey.