Secondary Teaching Assistant Location: Brent, North West London Pay: £90–£100 per day Contract: Ongoing, Monday to Friday in Term-Time Start Date: Flexible We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and forward-thinking alternative provision setting in Brent. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who have experienced challenges within mainstream education. Our fundamental belief is that every student can achieve both academically and personally, given the right support, structure and expectations. About the Role As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to re-engage students in learning, helping them to rebuild confidence, develop positive behaviours and work towards recognised qualifications. The environment is small, nurturing and academically rigorous, with a strong focus on high expectations and personal responsibility. You will support students across a largely mainstream curriculum, either in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, and play a key role in preparing them for their next steps — whether that is a return to mainstream education, specialist provision or post-16 pathways. The Ideal Candidate Will: • Have experience working with secondary-aged students (education, youth work or alternative provision experience desirable) • Be calm, patient and consistent, with strong behaviour-management skills • Believe in the potential of every young person, regardless of background or previous challenges • Be committed to promoting positive values such as Belief, Respect, Integrity, Vision, Excellence, Responsibility and Courage • Work collaboratively with staff, parents and carers to support students’ progress and wellbeing What’s on Offer: • Competitive daily rate of £90–£100, depending on experience • Ongoing role with a flexible start date • A supportive team environment with a shared passion for excellence • The chance to positively impact young people’s lives and future outcomes Free CPD & Training Provided You will have access to a full programme of professional development, including: • Team Teach • Non-Verbal Communication • Safeguarding in Education Level 2 • Moving and Handling • Autism Awareness • Managing Challenging Behaviour <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Megan Stride on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1067.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Megan Stride&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1067</strong></strong>