Graduate Teaching Assistants – Secondary School

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

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Hackney is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants for a full-time role starting in September. This position is perfect for recent graduates looking for hands-on experience in education and a stepping stone towards a career in teaching. Join an outstanding school community to help create an engaging learning environment and support students across various subjects.

Benefits

Outstanding mentoring for aspiring teachers

Supportive and high-performing school environment

Inclusive school community

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a passion for education.
• Experience working with young people through tutoring or mentoring.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proactivity

Enthusiasm

Education

Recent Graduate

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistants – Secondary School – Hackney – 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 Hackney. 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: Hackney, 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 Hackney

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.