Graduate teaching assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets
Location: Tower Hamlets
Pay: From £100 per day (PAYE)
Start Date: Immediate and September starts available
SEN Support | Small Group Intervention | Cover Experience | Teacher Training Pathway

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in education?
Do you have a passion for supporting young people and a desire to become a qualified teacher in the future?

TeacherActive is working with an Ofsted-rated ‘Excellent’ school in Tower Hamlets that is seeking ambitious and dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their team either immediately or from the new academic year in September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a school environment, working closely with experienced teachers and receiving full support to progress into teacher training.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive daily rate – from £100 per day (PAYE)

• Teacher training pathway – outstanding opportunity for graduates to transition into teacher training

• Extensive CPD – ongoing professional development in areas such as SEN, behaviour management, safeguarding, and subject knowledge

• Cover experience – gain confidence and classroom management skills by leading small group sessions and covering lessons when required

• Work with SEN learners – support students with a range of needs to help them reach their full potential

• Structured support and mentoring from experienced educators

• Long-term full-time roles available, offering stability and consistency

• Career progression – develop your teaching career in a nurturing and high-achieving school environment

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a recent graduate with a strong academic background

• Has experience working with children or young people (voluntary or paid)

• Is passionate about education and potentially pursuing a career in teaching

• Is confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small group interventions

• Is open to supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)

• Is enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to learn

• Can start immediately or is looking for a role for the new academic year

Whether you have experience working in schools, tutoring, mentoring, or youth work – this is your chance to gain invaluable experience and make a difference.

Apply today and start your journey toward becoming a teacher.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.