Social Science Graduate Teaching Assistant

Social Sciences Graduate Teaching Assistant – Social Sciences Support Role

Location:

Tower Hamlets

Are you an ambitious Social Sciences Graduate Teaching Assistant looking to become a Social Sciences Teacher?

An ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in Tower Hamlets, that consistently achieves some of the highest GCSE and A-Level results in the country, is seeking a Social Sciences Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students across the Social Sciences department.

As a Social Sciences Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll work with pupils in KS3 to KS5, providing classroom assistance, subject‑specific intervention, and academic mentoring. You’ll also support learners with SEN, helping to remove barriers to learning and promote engagement in Geography.

• Providing in‑class support in Social Sciences lessons
• Running 1:1 and group interventions for underachieving students
• Helping with lesson resources, planning, and marking
• Supporting students with SEND or EAL backgrounds

• A 2:1 or First‑Class degree in a Social Sciences subject from a Top 20 UK University
• Outstanding academic record, including excellent A‑Level and GCSE results
• Confidence in supporting A‑Level Social Sciences students
• A genuine interest in education and social development
• Commitment from September 2026 to July 2027