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Graduate Teaching Assistant Secondary, ACADEMICS
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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 - £120 per day PAYE or umbrella and dependant on experience
I am 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.
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About the Role:
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
Requirements:
- 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
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Why Join This School?
- 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
To apply to this teaching assistant role please send your CV to James at Academics for immediate short listing.
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