Experienced Teaching Assistant

Permanent

full-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference GY/HNJU4_1764951742

Closing date January 5, 2026

Location South West London, United Kingdom

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Experienced Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Location: Hampton

Start Date: ASAP

Veritas are working with a Secondary School in Hampton that is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their large and supportive SEN team. This role is to start immediately.

The successful candidate must have prior experience working in a secondary school setting, supporting students aged 11-16, ideally with Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will be working both 1:1 and in small groups, providing tailored support to help students thrive academically and emotionally.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting young people. The school offers a welcoming environment, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to get involved in extracurricular activities such as the homework club.

The school is easily accessible via public transport, with a nearby mainline train station and good bus links. Parking is also available on-site and in surrounding streets.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working with secondary school students (ages 11-16)
• Experience supporting students with SEN
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Friendly, professional, and adaptable approach

If you're interested in this rewarding opportunity, please send your CV to Gemma at Veritas.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'