Graduate Teaching Assistant - East London

Locations: Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest

Pay: £90 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm | Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026

Kickstart Your Career in Education

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in schools across East London?

Teaching Personnel is working with a range of primary, secondary, and SEN schools across East London boroughs, seeking enthusiastic and committed Graduate Teaching Assistants to support pupils both in and out of the classroom.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide in-class support across a range of subjects
Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions for pupils with additional needs
Support students with SEND, SEMH, and learning barriers
Assist teachers with planning, preparation, and classroom management
Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment
The role is highly rewarding and offers exposure to diverse school settings across East London.

Schools We Work With

You will have the opportunity to work within:

Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Good’ schools
Inclusive mainstream schools with strong SEND provision
Dedicated SEN and SEMH settings
Diverse, multicultural school communities across East London
What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from graduates who:

Hold a degree (any subject considered)
Have a passion for working with children or young people
Are resilient, proactive, and adaptable
Have an interest in education or SEN support
Have experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Gain

Valuable classroom experience ahead of teacher training or PGCE
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities (SEN, behaviour, safeguarding)
Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant (Wimbledon office)
Opportunity for long-term placements and permanent roles
Why East London?

East London schools offer:

Strong demand for Graduate TAs (great consistency of work)
Experience in diverse and dynamic classroom environments
Opportunities to build your career in some of London’s most forward-thinking schools
How to Apply

Apply today with your CV to be considered for immediate opportunities across East London.
For more information, contact our team for a confidential discussion.

Safeguarding Statement

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to DBS checks, referencing, and compliance procedures.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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