Graduate Teaching Assistant - East London

Teaching Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 18,450; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support pupils across East London in a variety of schools. This role is ideal for graduates considering a future in teaching, educational psychology or youth work.

You will gain hands-on classroom experience in primary, secondary and SEN settings with ongoing CPD opportunities and potential long‑term placements. Start date is September 2026 and roles are paid at £90–£100 per day, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree (any subject)
• Passion for working with children or young people
• Be resilient, proactive and adaptable

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑class support across a range of subjects
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions for pupils with additional needs
• Support students with SEND, SEMH and learning barriers
• Assist teachers with planning, preparation and classroom management
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Passion for children

Resilient

Proactive

Adaptable

Education

Degree (any subject)

Job description

Locations

Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest

Pay

£90 - £100 per day (depending on experience)

Hours

8:30am - 3:30pm | Term Time Only

Start Date

September 2026

Overview

Kickstart Your Career in Education

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience in schools across East London?

Teaching Personnel is working with a range of primary, secondary and SEN schools across East London boroughs, seeking enthusiastic and committed Graduate Teaching Assistants to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a future in teaching, educational psychology or youth work.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant you will:

• Provide in‑class support across a range of subjects
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions for pupils with additional needs
• Support students with SEND, SEMH and learning barriers
• Assist teachers with planning, preparation and classroom management
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment

The role is highly rewarding and offers exposure to diverse school settings across East London.

Schools We Work With

You will have the opportunity to work within:

• Ofsted‑rated "Outstanding" and "Good" schools
• Inclusive mainstream schools with strong SEND provision
• Dedicated SEN and SEMH settings
• Diverse, multicultural school communities across East London

What We're Looking For

• Hold a degree (any subject considered)
• Have a passion for working with children or young people
• Are resilient, proactive and adaptable
• Have an interest in education or SEN support
• Have experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)

What You'll Gain

• Valuable classroom experience ahead of teacher training or PGCE
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities (SEN, behaviour, safeguarding)
• Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant (Wimbledon office)
• Opportunity for long‑term placements and permanent roles

Why East London?

• Strong demand for Graduate TAs (great consistency of work)
• Experience in diverse and dynamic classroom environments
• Opportunities to build your career in some of London's most forward‑thinking schools

Safeguarding Statement

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to DBS checks, referencing and compliance procedures. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. We offer all our registered candidates free child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance is provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.