Jobs, fresher vacancy - Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary • UK

Company: Academics

UK

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Location: Hackney, East London Start Date: January 2026 Salary: £90 - £112 per day PAYE or umbrella Contract: Full-time or Part-time (flexible hours available) Are you a graduate with a genuine passion for education and a desire to gain paid, hands-on experience in a secondary school? A high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Hackney, East London, is seeking motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their team from January 2026. This is the perfect opportunity for aspiring teachers looking to build classroom experience before starting teacher training or a PGCE. You'll be supported by an experienced team and gain valuable insight into the daily life of a thriving secondary school. Why Join This School? Join a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-performing school in East London Gain direct classroom experience to strengthen your teacher training applications Work with students across a range of abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Choose a schedule that suits you - both full-time and part-time roles available Competitive daily rate What the School Is Looking For: Graduate-level candidates with a strong interest in education Experience working with young people in paid or voluntary roles (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, youth work, sports coaching, or school-based volunteering) A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to supporting learning A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of students Role Overview: As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will: Work closely with teachers to support the learning and development of students across various subjects Provide one-to-one and small group support, including for students with SEN Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment Gain exposure to classroom management and lesson delivery - valuable preparation for future teacher training Ready to take the next step towards a career in teaching? Apply now or send your CV directly to James at Academics to find out more about this fantastic opportunity.