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English Graduate Teaching Assistant - East London Schools
Location: East London (including Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Barking & Dagenham)
Position: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: GBP85-GBP100 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Are you an English graduate with a love for language, literature, and learning?
Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a classroom before starting a career in education?
We are currently recruiting English Graduate Teaching Assistants to join inclusive and high-achieving primary and secondary schools across East London. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals aspiring to become teachers, educational psychologists, or professionals in child development.
About the Role:
As an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support students in developing their literacy, reading comprehension, and written communication. Youll work alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging lessons and provide focused support to pupils who need extra help.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the delivery of English Language and Literature lessons
Support pupils in small groups or one-on-one with reading, writing, and speaking
Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Work with pupils with additional learning needs, including SEN and EAL
Provide support in preparing resources and managing classroom activities
Ideal Candidate:
A recent English or Humanities graduate (2:2 or above)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A genuine passion for education and working with young people
Patient, adaptable, and proactive in the classroom
Previous experience working with children is desirable, but not essential
Why Apply?
Gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training
Contribute to student progress and confidence in literacy
Work in vibrant and supportive schools across East London
Access to training, development, and potential teacher training routes
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team. If you have a friend who you think would be interested in this vacancy, then please refer them to us and you could earn GBP150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.
