Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary

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:

September 2026

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.

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

• 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 2026

• 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