Graduate Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Long-term role in Tower Hamlets

PGCE preparation support

Experience with SEN professionals

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Horizon Teachers are seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets, East London for a full-time, ASAP-start until July 2027. You will support pupils across KS3 and KS4, working with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and provide SEN support.

A bachelor’s degree from a leading UK university is preferred and experience with SEN is advantageous. Competitive daily pay (£95-£115), exposure to SEN professionals, and a pathway to teacher training via PGCE or similar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a UK university or Russell Group preferred.
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in secondary teaching.
• Confident supporting pupils individually and in small groups across KS3/KS4.
• Excellent communication and a proactive approach.
• Experience with SEN is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across KS3 and KS4 alongside experienced teachers.
• Deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide SEN support including pupils with ASD/ADHD and learning difficulties.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Interest in pursuing teaching

Experience supporting pupils

Excellent communication skills

Experience with SEN

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Tower Hamlets, East London

Secondary School | £95-£115 per day | ASAP Start | Full-Time until July 2027

Horizon Teachers are working with a welcoming secondary school in Tower Hamlets, East London, seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately until July 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, particularly those from leading UK universities, looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a PGCE or career in secondary teaching.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across KS3 and KS4, working closely with experienced teachers to deliver engaging lessons and provide additional support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD and learning difficulties. Based in Tower Hamlets, East London, this full-time position offers valuable experience in classroom management, SEN support and pupil engagement.

The ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant will:

• Hold a bachelor's degree, ideally from a leading UK university or Russell Group institution.
• Have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in secondary teaching.
• Be confident supporting pupils individually and in small groups across KS3 and KS4.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a positive, proactive approach.
• Ideally have previous experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN.

Why work with Horizon Teachers?

• Competitive daily pay of £95-£115, depending on experience.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity in Tower Hamlets, East London, starting ASAP until July 2027.
• Excellent preparation for a PGCE or other teacher training pathway.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Access to CPD opportunities, safeguarding training and ongoing career guidance.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent