Graduate Teaching Assistants - Secondary School

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Tower Hamlets, starting in September. This full-time role offers the opportunity to support students across various subjects, including those with special educational needs. This position is ideal for recent graduates passionate about education and looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent mentoring and development

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Some form of paid or voluntary experience working with young people.
• Confident and enthusiastic approach to working in schools.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across all subject areas including SEN students.
• Work closely with teachers to plan and deliver lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support.

Skills

Passionate about education

Strong communication skills

Experience working with young people

Proactive and enthusiastic

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistants - Secondary School - Tower Hamlets - September Start

Full-Time Monday - Friday Term Time Ideal for Aspiring Teachers

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education and experience working with young people?

Are you considering a career in teaching and looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and outstanding secondary school environment?

I am currently recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants for a highly regarded secondary school in Tower Hamlets. This full-time role will begin in September and is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are thinking about pursuing teacher training in the near future.

About the Role

Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September

Location: Tower Hamlets, London

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils across all subject areas, including students with special educational needs (SEN)
• Working closely with teachers to help plan and deliver high-quality lessons
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to students of all abilities
• Helping to create an inclusive, engaging, and positive learning environment

About You

• A recent graduate
• Some form of paid or voluntary experience working with young people (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, summer camps, youth work, classroom support)
• Passionate about education and keen to explore a future in teaching
• A proactive, confident, and enthusiastic approach to working in schools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join This School?

• Rated Outstanding by Ofsted - a high-performing and supportive environment
• Excellent mentoring and development for aspiring teachers
• A welcoming and inclusive school community in the heart of Tower Hamlets
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced educators and SEN professionals

This is a fantastic stepping stone for anyone considering a career in teaching. Many of our Graduate Teaching Assistants go on to teacher training programmes within the school or through other routes.

Apply Now

If you're a motivated graduate ready to make a difference and gain invaluable classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you.