Teaching Assistant: Secondary

We are looking for an inspiring and talented Teaching Assistant to work closely with the class teachers at Harris Academy Tottenham. You will be enthusiastic, have great interpersonal skills, enjoy working as part of a team and want the very best for our students. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional looking to start, or continue their career in a rewarding new role.

We have opportunities in our primary and secondary phases. 

Harris Academy Tottenham is a new academy with a Specialism in Mathematics and Enterprise. This will be an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team who will develop and provide outstanding teaching and learning and exceptional outcomes for students from 3-18 years of age.

What we are looking for:

• A successful teaching assistant who is able to raise and sustain high standards;
• An innovative and creative practitioner with a drive and passion to ensure all students achieve;
• Enthuiasm for working with a range of students with differing needs and abilities;
• Someone who will show initiative and a keenness to be involved in all aspects of the Academy life;
• A teaching assistant who is able to enthuse and inspire students;
• A proven track record of good working relationships and professionalism;
• Confidence in working independently with small groups of students

Harris Academy Tottenham is part of the Harris Federation, a leading group of 44 primary and secondary academies. This enables us to offer you training and opportunities to support your career development. Each academy operates autonomously within the Federation but all Harris Academies collaborate closely in sharing school improvement strategies and in supporting one another.

Why work at Harris Academy Tottenham?

• The opportunity to work at an 'Outstanding' academy
• The opportunity to be involved in a new and exciting academy
• A calm, well-disciplined yet positive and innovative learning environment
• Excellent prospects for future promotion
• A fantastic community of parents and children who deserve the best

As part of the Harris Federation, you can expect to work in an atmosphere of mutual support and co-operation. 

Please download the Candidate Information Pack via the apply link for further details and full responsibilities.

Applications are also welcomed from experienced teaching assistants interested to train as a teacher through our Harris School Direct Programme.

Harris academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.