Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Academics Ltd; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd. is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a high-achieving secondary school in Hackney, East London. This full-time role is ideal for graduates considering PGCE or teacher training and offers rich classroom experience across Years 7–11.

You will work with experienced teachers, supporting individuals and small groups to help students reach their potential, while developing the practical skills and confidence needed for a future career in teaching.

Qualifications

• A graduate with aspirations of becoming a secondary school teacher.
• Experience working with young people through tutoring, volunteering, or similar.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and enthusiastic about education.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Years 7–11.
• Work alongside experienced teachers in a high-achieving secondary school.
• Contribute to a positive classroom environment and learner progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiastic

Proactive attitude

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Hackney, East London | Full-Time | Excellent Pre PGCE/ teacher training Opportunity

Are you a graduate with ambitions of potentially becoming a secondary school teacher in the future?

Are you planning to begin a PGCE or teacher training programme in the future and looking to gain invaluable classroom experience first?

Have you gained experience working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, volunteering or another role?

If so, this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity could be the perfect next step.

A high achieving secondary school in Hackney is seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join their support team from September. This full-time Teaching Assistant role offers exceptional school-based experience for aspiring teachers looking to develop their classroom skills before progressing into teacher training.

Working alongside experienced teachers, you will support students across Years 7-11, helping individuals and small groups to achieve their full potential. You'll gain first-hand experience of outstanding teaching practice while building the confidence and skills needed for a successful teaching career.

The Role

• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• ASAP
• Supporting students across Years 7-11
• Working alongside experienced teachers in an Outstanding secondary school
• Excellent preparation for PGCE or teacher training

The Ideal Candidate

• A graduate with aspirations of becoming a secondary school teacher
• Previous experience working with young people, either paid or voluntary
• Experience may include tutoring, mentoring, sports coaching, youth work, school placements, overseas teaching, or similar
• Enthusiastic, proactive and passionate about education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful classroom experience in a supportive and high-achieving secondary school before embarking on a career in teaching.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy