Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent English graduate who wants to inspire the next generation?
A thriving secondary school in Hackney is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the English department and gain experience in the classroom before progressing to teacher training.

About the role:

• Assisting in KS3 and KS4 English lessons, supporting a range of student abilities
• Leading small reading and writing groups and catch-up interventions
• Helping to prepare engaging resources and support creative writing tasks
• Providing in-class support and occasional 1:1 mentoring
• Supporting GCSE revision and encouraging strong written communication skills

About you:

• Degree in English, English Literature, Creative Writing, or similar
• Interest in a future teaching career (ideally 2026 or 2027)
• Confident communicator and approachable classroom presence
• Passionate about language, literature and learning
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why join this school?

• School-based training opportunities and PGCE pathways
• High-achieving English department with modern resources and clear structure
• Warm and welcoming school community with a commitment to literacy
• Located in the heart of Hackney with great transport access