Graduate Teaching Assistant - Business Studies in London)

Academics; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding secondary school in Tower Hamlets is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Business Studies starting September 2025. This role offers paid experience and will help aspiring educators build valuable skills and classroom experience. Candidates should be enthusiastic graduates with a passion for education and ambition to train as teachers.

Qualifications

• A recent Business or Economics graduate.
• Previous experience with young people (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, volunteering).
• Genuine ambition to train as a secondary teacher.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in KS4 and KS5 across GCSE and A-Level Business & Economics.
• Leading small-group sessions and offering targeted 1:1 academic support.
• Assisting in planning and delivering engaging lessons.

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Reliability

Enthusiasm for education

Education

Business, Economics, or related degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Business Studies

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London

Start Date: September 2025

Full-Time | Monday to Friday

Perfect for Aspiring Business/Economics Teachers

Outstanding Secondary School

Are you a recent Business or Economics graduate with your sights set on a teaching career?

Looking for paid, hands-on experience in a thriving East London secondary school before embarking on a PGCE or teacher training course?

This Ofsted-rated outstanding secondary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a driven and academically strong Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their Business & Economics department from September 2025.

What you'll Be Doing:

Supporting students in KS4 and KS5 across GCSE and A-Level Business & Economics

Leading small-group sessions and offering targeted 1:1 academic support

Assisting in the planning and delivery of engaging lessons and resources

Working closely with experienced subject teachers in a supportive environment

Building valuable classroom experience to strengthen your future teacher training application

This role offers a rare chance to work exclusively within your subject specialism while developing your skills as an aspiring educator.

What the school are Looking For:

A Business, Economics, or related degree

A genuine ambition to train as a secondary teacher

Previous experience with young people (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, school volunteering)

A confident communicator who's proactive, reliable, and enthusiastic about education

Why This School?

Ofsted-rated Outstanding - high-achieving and forward-thinking

Excellent facilities and a well-established Business & Economics department

A proven route into teaching - many previous Graduate TAs have progressed to PGCEs and School Direct

Located in the heart of East London with excellent transport links

Apply Now - Start in September!

If you're a passionate Business or Economics graduate ready to take your first step into teaching, this is the opportunity for you.

Send your CV to James at Academics today