Teaching Assistant. Job in Tower Hamlets Education & Training Jobs

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time teaching assistant roles in Tower Hamlets, starting December 2025 and January 2026. The ideal candidates should have strong numeracy and literacy skills and hold either a relevant teaching assistant qualification or a university degree. Experience in working with children or in related fields is a plus. This role is suited for those considering future teacher training. Competitive pay and support throughout the placement are provided.

Benefits

Regular training

Competitive pay

Support throughout placement

Qualifications

• Experience in dance, drama, sports, youth work, or arts is advantageous.
• Roles for university graduates and Level 3 qualified teaching assistants available.

Responsibilities

• Assist in educational activities with children.
• Support children or adults with special educational needs.
• Prepare for future teacher training opportunities.

Skills

Previous experience with children

Excellent numeracy skills

Excellent literacy skills

Education

CACHE Level 3 qualification

University degree

Job description

Teaching Assistant- Tower Hamlets

TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full‑time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in Tower Hamlets (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full‑time teaching assistant roles will start in December 2025 and January 2026.

• Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Tower Hamlets, although other relevant experience (for example in dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts) would be advantageous, as would experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• You should hold either a relevant teaching assistant qualification (such as a CACHE Level 3) or a university degree (although this does not necessarily need to relate to childcare or education). Roles for university graduates and Level 3 qualified teaching assistants are available in both primary and secondary settings in Tower Hamlets.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching assistant roles in Tower Hamlets.
• Teaching assistant roles in Tower Hamlets schools would particularly suit individuals who are keen to undertake teacher training in the future, such as a PGCE or Teach First, looking for teaching assistant experience over the next academic year.
• TimePlan Education offers a number of benefits, including regular training, competitive pay and support throughout your placement.
• If you are interested in a teaching assistant role in Tower Hamlets with a December 2025 or January 2026 start, please apply today.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.