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Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School
Location: Hackney, East London
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: 90 - 112 per day PAYE or umbrella
Contract: Full-time or Part-time (flexible hours available)
Are you a graduate with a genuine passion for education and a desire to gain paid, hands-on experience in a secondary school?
A high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Hackney, East London, is seeking motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their team from September 2025.
This is the perfect opportunity for aspiring teachers looking to build classroom experience before starting teacher training or a PGCE. You'll be supported by an experienced team and gain valuable insight into the daily life of a thriving secondary school.
Why Join This School?
Join a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-performing school in East London
Gain direct classroom experience to strengthen your teacher training applications
Work with students across a range of abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Choose a schedule that suits you - both full-time and part-time roles available
Competitive daily rate
What the School Is Looking For:
Graduate-level candidates with a strong interest in education
Experience working with young people in paid or voluntary roles (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, youth work, sports coaching, or school-based volunteering)
A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to supporting learning
A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of students
Role Overview:
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
Work closely with teachers to support the learning and development of students across various subjects
Provide one-to-one and small group support, including for students with SEN
Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
Gain exposure to classroom management and lesson delivery - valuable preparation for future teacher training
Ready to take the next step towards a career in teaching?
Apply now or send your CV directly to James at Academics to find out more about this fantastic opportunity.
