Graduate Teaching Assistant

Advertised by Operam Education

Location
Tower Hamlets
Salary
£95 - £115 a day
Job type
Contract
Sector
Education
Posted
8 October 2026
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Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets, East London
ASAP start | Until July 2027 | Up to £575 per week

Horizon Teachers are supporting an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ secondary school in Tower Hamlets, East London, in their search for an engaging and resourceful Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP.

The school is particularly keen to hear from Russell Group or other leading UK university graduates with existing Teaching Assistant or SEN support experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring teacher to develop their classroom experience while supporting pupils across a range of subjects and year groups.

You will work with pupils with Special Educational Needs, both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them access learning, build confidence and stay engaged. You will also support behaviour management and use your initiative to assist pupils and teachers wherever needed.

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Tower Hamlets, East London, starts ASAP and runs until July 2027. Hit ‘Apply Now’ for the chance to earn up to £575 per week!

What the school are looking for in their Teaching Assistants:
  • A degree from a Russell Group or another leading UK university
  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs
  • Experience working with children of secondary school age
  • An interest in progressing into teaching
  • Confidence supporting pupils with GCSE Maths and English
  • Resilience and the ability to build rapport quickly with pupils
  • Confidence working 1:1 and with small groups
  • The ability to assist the class teacher with classroom preparation

Why Horizon Teachers:
  • Complete your registration from home via an online link and a video call
  • We are committed to ensuring our staff are happy — take a look at our exceptional Google Reviews
  • A consultative approach, providing interview preparation and guidance throughout your search
  • Free certified safeguarding training offered to all support staff once registered with Horizon
Hit ‘Apply Now’ for this Graduate Teaching Assistant job in Tower Hamlets, East London, or risk missing out!
“Will was extremely helpful by finding my long term / permanent placement options available in my area. He went as far as giving up time on weekends to help me prep for my interviews and keeping me well updated at every stage; as well as making sure the process was smooth.” 5 Star Google Review
 


Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Reference 225700949

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