Graduate Teaching Assistant

Opogo Education; Ilford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking enthusiastic graduates to join as Teaching Assistants in Tower Hamlets. This role offers the chance to inspire young minds while enjoying flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education, creativity, and a collaborative spirit. Join a supportive team and develop your classroom skills while making a real impact.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Access to CPD-certified courses for free

Higher pay rates

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Passionate graduates ready to support young people in their learning journey.
• Motivated by making a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate students, making lessons interactive and enjoyable.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and students.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Humanities

Job description

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for inspiring young minds and a knack for creativity?

Do you have the enthusiasm and energy to help bring learning to life? We are looking for motivated Graduates to join our team as Teaching Assistants in Tower Hamlets.

Why you'll love this opportunity

• Make a real impact: Use your communication and creative skills to engage and motivate students, making lessons interactive and enjoyable.
• Flexible working: Choose from part-time or full-time roles that fit around your lifestyle and future ambitions.
• Build your experience: Develop valuable classroom skills and benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a supportive team: Work in a welcoming and inclusive school community where your contributions are valued.

What We're Looking For

• Passionate graduates: Enthusiastic, creative, and ready to support young people in their learning journey.
• Collaborative mindset: Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting colleagues and students.
• Fresh ideas: Bring innovative thinking and a proactive attitude to the classroom.
• Positive and adaptable: Resilient, approachable, and bring a can-do spirit to everything you do.
• Commitment to education: Motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Bonus points

• Graduates from humanities subjects such as English, History, Drama, or related fields.
• Those who have completed their degree in the last 2-3 years are particularly encouraged to apply.

The pay range advertised is based on employment through an umbrella company.

About Opogo Education

Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model, making it faster, fairer, and more efficient. Our benefits include:

• Easy-to-use mobile app: Set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
• Higher rates: Our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
• One-click timesheets: Approve your timesheets once a week through the mobile app.
• Smart match: We match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
• Social enterprise: We reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you. Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines. Any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding, and reference procedures.

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.