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JobsinED Ltd; Hackney (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackney Primary School in Hackney is seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant to provide hands-on, high-impact support and help shape a dynamic learning journey for primary pupils. You will assist with lessons, track progress, and design engaging activities to boost learning and wellbeing.

The role is ideal for ambitious graduates aiming to become teachers, educational psychologists, or SEN specialists, with access to extensive CPD and progression pathways within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with ambition, empathy and energy.
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills.
• Passion for inclusive education and pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support to Year 2 pupils during lessons and group sessions.
• Aid the class teacher with formative assessment and pupil progress tracking.
• Design engaging classroom activities and interventions.
• Support emotional, social, and academic growth of children of all abilities.
• Collaborate with SENCO and wider team to ensure every child thrives.

Skills

Graduate

Communication

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Year 2 Teaching Assistant Inspire, Support & Thrive in Hackney!

Launch your education career as a Year 2 Teaching Assistant at one of Hackney’s most vibrant primary schools. You’ll make a lasting impact on creative and lively young minds, supporting outstanding classroom teaching, and developing the essential skills for a future as an educator, psychologist, or SEN specialist. If you’re a recent graduate with ambition, empathy, and energy, this opportunity is designed for you.

Working as a Year 2 Teaching Assistant in this exceptional, inclusive school, you’ll gain superlative school-based experience and professional insight, mentored by top-tier educators in a culture of ongoing growth. The school’s Good to Outstanding Ofsted status ensures the very best learning environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and an ethos of excellence both for students and staff. This is a springboard for driven, passionate graduates eager to grow their expertise in teaching, SEN, and child development while contributing positively every single day.

Key Highlights:

• Year 2 Teaching Assistant – hands-on, high-impact support role
• Up to £115 per day – competitive and rewarding graduate salary
• Prime Hackney location – dynamic, diverse, and accessible
• Ofsted rated Good to Outstanding – aspirational standards
• Exceptional CPD and progression pathways, tailored for ambitious graduates
• Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists seeking the best start
• Innovative resources, welcoming staff, forward-thinking leadership

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering targeted support to Year 2 pupils during lessons and group sessions
• Aiding the class teacher with formative assessment and pupil progress tracking
• Designing engaging classroom activities and interventions
• Supporting the emotional, social, and academic growth of children of all abilities
• Facilitating seamless lesson transitions and inspiring high-quality learning behaviour
• Collaborating with SENCO and wider team to ensure every child thrives

Ideal "Year 2 Teaching Assistant" for this Hackney School:

• High-achieving graduate with a robust academic background
• Aspiring future teacher, educational psychologist, or SEN professional
• Unmatched energy, compassion, and commitment to inclusion
• Relentless passion for inspiring young learners
• Driven, resilient, and eager to work as part of an outstanding team
• Impeccable communication and rapport-building skills

Why Join This Hackney School?

• Morally-driven and welcoming community where every voice is valued
• Access to leading-edge CPD, coaching, and teacher training routes
• True culture of support, wellbeing, and rapid progression
• Superb, creative facilities and immersive learning spaces
• Consistently respectful, eager and well-supported pupils
• Build a foundation for top-tier education careers — your journey starts here

Are you ready to ignite your own future as a Year 2 Teaching Assistant, supporting children to flourish in one of Hackney’s most forward-thinking schools? Interviews are ongoing — make this unique step towards your education career today.