Graduate Teaching Assistant

Ribbons & Reeves; Dover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE payroll

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves are recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets to support pupils with diverse needs and abilities. The role offers weekly pay and a stepping stone into teacher training, with an emphasis on hands-on classroom experience this academic year.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers, deliver small-group activities, and provide 1:1 support to pupils who need extra help, helping them develop academically and emotionally within a nurturing school community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree from a top UK university.
• Genuine desire to pursue a career in teaching or education.
• Previous experience working with children or in a child-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the class teacher, delivering group activities.
• Provide 1:1 support to pupils who need extra help.

Skills

Strong communication

Experience with children

Education

2:1 degree from a Top 20 UK university

Job description

Location Tower Hamlets, England Sector Education & Training Salary £444.00 to £513.00 per week Benefits Graduate Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets - Weekly pay paid via PAE

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Tower Hamlets | November 2026

Have you graduated and are unsure which career path to follow?

Are you considering a career in teaching but don't know how to get started?

Kickstart your journey into education by becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant at a welcoming and supportive school in Tower Hamlets this September.

Why consider this Graduate Teaching Assistant role?

• Weekly pay between £444-515 PAYE
• Gain valuable classroom experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with a range of needs and abilities
• Opportunity to progress into school-based teacher training following a successful academic year
• Learn the ins and outs of the UK school system, curriculum, and classroom strategies alongside experienced educators

The school is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant who has:

• A minimum 2:1 degree from a Top 20 UK university
• A genuine desire to pursue a career in teaching or education
• Previous experience working with children or in a child-focused role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets, you will be working in a diverse school community where many pupils face socio-economic challenges. Your role will involve supporting these children through their academic and emotional development.

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Graduate Teaching Assistant will include working alongside the class teacher, delivering group activities, and providing 1:1 support to pupils who need extra help.

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Tower Hamlets | INDSUP