Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about education and eager to support students in reaching their full potential? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Hillingdon is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference by providing tailored support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4. Working closely with teachers and the SEND department, youâ??ll help create a positive learning environment, deliver targeted interventions, and encourage every student to achieve both academically and personally.
 
Your Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across a range of KS3 and KS4 subjects.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support tailored to individual student needs.
• Assist students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Contribute to lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and resource development.

 
What Weâ??re Looking For

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting (paid or voluntary).
• A caring, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Early Career Teachers or graduates considering teaching are welcome to apply.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practices.

 
Why choose Horizon Teachers?

• Competitive pay: £89 - £115 per day
• Flexible roles: Choose from daily supply, long-term, or permanent positions.
• Local work: Opportunities in schools within your community.
• Personal support: A dedicated consultant to guide your career.
• Ongoing training: Access discounted CPD from our in-house expert (former headteacher).
• Exclusive courses: Specialist training through our partnership with Northope Hall.
• Referral bonus: Get £150 when you refer a teacher, TA, or support staff (T&Cs apply).

 
Horizon Teachers is proud to be an inclusive employer
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. As a certified inclusive employer, weâ??re committed to a recruitment process thatâ??s fair, accessible, and free from bias.
 
Apply now to start your next chapter as a Teaching Assistant and make a real difference in the classroom.

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. 

Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.