Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Hackney seeks Graduate Teaching Assistants from September 2025. This role offers flexible hours and a chance to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students across diverse subjects. Ideal for graduates considering a teaching career, this position promises competitive pay and professional development.

Qualifications

• Motivated graduates with a passion for teaching.
• Experience working with young people (e.g., tutoring, coaching).
• Eager to develop skills in a secondary school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff by working directly with students across subjects.
• Assist in creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Help pupils with varying needs, including special educational needs.

Skills

Passion for education

Proactive

Team player

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School, Hackney

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: £80 - £110 per day

Full-time and Part-time Flexible Hours Available

Are you a graduate with a passion for teaching and a desire to gain valuable, paid school experience? A high-achieving secondary school in Hackney is looking for motivated graduates to join their team as Graduate Teaching Assistants from September 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity for those considering a career in secondary teaching to build hands-on experience supporting students across a range of subjects and abilities — including those with Special Educational Needs.

Why Join This School?

Work in a fast-paced, high-achieving East London secondary school.

Gain invaluable classroom experience to support your future teacher training applications.

Support students with a variety of learning needs and abilities.

Flexible full-time or part-time roles to fit your schedule.

Receive competitive daily pay of £80 - £110 per day.

Who The School Are Looking For:

Graduates with a genuine passion for education and a desire to support student progress.

Candidates with some paid or voluntary experience working with young people (e.g., school volunteering, youth work, tutoring, sports coaching).

Individuals eager to develop their skills in a secondary school setting and build a strong foundation for a teaching career.

Flexible and proactive team players who are committed to making a positive impact.

Role Overview:

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support teaching staff by working directly with students across a range of subjects. You will help create an inclusive learning environment, assisting pupils with varying needs, including those with special educational needs.

Ready to take the next step towards a career in teaching?

Send your CV to James at Academics to apply or find out more.