Graduate Teaching Assistant Secondary

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Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting?

Do you have previous experience working with young people in a paid or voluntary capacity?

Are you considering a career in teaching and seeking a full-time role before starting teacher training?

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Location: Hackney, East London

Start Date: October 2025

Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Salary: £94 - £112 per day PAYE or umbrella

I am are working with a highly respected secondary school in Hackney, East London, which has an excellent track record of supporting graduates as they begin their teaching journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school community and build your classroom experience in preparation for a PGCE or teacher training programme.

About the Role:

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

Work closely with students aged 11-16 across a range of subjects

Support pupils with varying needs both in and out of the classroom

Assist teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom behaviour

Provide one-to-one and small group support to help raise attainment

Gain first-hand experience of school life and the teaching profession

Requirements:

A recent graduate in any subject (education-related degrees desirable but not essential)

Previous experience working with young people (this can be in a school, youth work, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, or voluntary role)

A genuine interest in education and a desire to pursue a career in teaching

Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

Available full-time from September 2025

Why Join This School?

Well-established support for graduates entering education

A positive, inclusive, and well-led environment

Ideal stepping stone into teacher training

Located in the vibrant borough of Hackney, with excellent transport links

To apply to this teaching assistant role please send your CV to Academics for immediate short listing
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Location:
Shoreditch
Salary:
£94 - £112 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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