Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Stratford
Pay: £95 – £115 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: 27th April 2026
Commutable from: Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, and Redbridge.

Long Term Futures is currently recruiting for a Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic school in Stratford, East London. This role is a full-time position focused on supporting students’ academic progress and emotional well-being within a secondary setting. You will be instrumental in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, working closely with staff to maintain an inclusive and productive classroom environment.

The Role and Responsibilities

• Delivering tailored support to individual students or small groups.
• Assisting the class teacher in managing classroom behaviour and resources.
• Specialising in support for students with additional learning needs or SEMH requirements.
• Mentoring students to help improve their confidence and engagement with the curriculum.

Essential Candidate Requirements

We are seeking adaptable individuals with a genuine interest in student development. To be considered, you must have:

• Practical experience working within a classroom setting.
• A proactive approach and the ability to use your initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• A background in social work is highly desirable, provided you have also gained experience in a classroom environment, as this experience is invaluable for our more complex support roles.

What Long Term Futures Offers

• Competitive daily rates of £95 – £120 per day.
• A streamlined registration process.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to a variety of long-term and permanent opportunities.

Beyond this Role

We are also currently working on several therapeutic and outreach roles within the Stratford area. If you have a specialist background in these fields, we would be keen to discuss these upcoming opportunities with you.

Additionally, we are now recruiting teachers ahead of the September term for a range of long-term and permanent roles across various subjects. If you are looking for a new teaching position for the next academic year, please reach out to discuss our current vacancies.
 

Ready to Apply? Our Simple Process

1. Submit your CV for review.
2. Have an introductory call with Jack, your dedicated consultant, to support you through registration to placement.
3. Attend an interview or trial day at the school.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

By applying for this role, you agree to Long Term Futures storing your personal data and CV for the purposes of recruitment. We will not share your information with third parties without your explicit consent.