TA for Secondary

Job Title : TA for Secondary

Location : Totton, Hampshire

Salary : £12.82 per hour

Start Date : September 2025

Contract : Full-time, permanent ( part-time can also be arranged for the right candidate )

Are you looking to gain meaningful experience in education while supporting young minds to thrive?

GSL Education are proud to be recruiting for a Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Totton, Hampshire , starting in September . It is an ideal opportunity for university students who are looking to build experience in education, youth work, or a related field.

About the Role :

In this role, you will support students aged 11–16 in their day-to-day learning, both inside and outside the classroom. You’ll work closely with teachers and other staff members to ensure that all learners can access the curriculum, participate in class activities, and develop key academic and life skills in a safe, nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist teachers in delivering lessons by supporting pupils with varying levels of ability.
• Work with small groups and individuals to offer tailored academic or behavioural support.
• Encourage positive learning behaviours and help students stay focused and motivated.
• Support students with additional learning needs, adapting approaches where needed.
• Prepare and organise classroom resources and materials when required.
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting on pupil progress and engagement.
• Help maintain a calm, respectful classroom environment in line with school expectations.
• Support with duties outside of lessons, such as lunch supervision or extracurricular activities.

Job Requirements :

What We Offer :

If you’re passionate about education and eager to support students in a rewarding school environment, this Secondary Teaching Assistant position in Totton could be just what you're looking for.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK .

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘TA for Secondary’ in a secondary schoolrole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.