English Teaching Assistant

Job description

English Teaching Assistant | Hackney | September 2026 Start

A high-performing secondary school in Hackney is seeking an English Teaching Assistant to join from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis until the end of the academic year in July 2027, with strong potential for extension thereafter. This opportunity is ideal for a high-achieving graduate with strong child-centred experience looking to gain meaningful secondary school experience supporting KS3KS4 students through English and literacy intervention.

The school has developed a strong reputation for inclusion, academic progress and SEND provision, with a Progress 8 score above national averages and well-established intervention systems across core subjects. Leaders have invested heavily in targeted literacy support, enabling students with SEND and additional learning needs to access the curriculum successfully. English outcomes remain a particular strength, supported by structured teaching, reading intervention programmes and carefully sequenced literacy strategies across KS3 and KS4.

English Teaching Assistant | Hackney
£444£513 weekly via PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

What the school offers:

• Full academic year contract until July 2027 with potential extension
• Extensive SEND support teams and specialist literacy intervention staff
• Weekly CPD focused on behaviour management, safeguarding and adaptive teaching
• Opportunities to observe experienced English practitioners and intervention leads
• Clear routes into teacher training and future school-based opportunities

The role will involve:

• Supporting KS3KS4 students through targeted English interventions
• Delivering small-group and 1:1 literacy support sessions
• Assisting students with SEND to engage successfully in lessons
• Working closely with teaching staff to monitor progress in reading and writing

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a strong English-related degree from a leading university
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess strong child-centred experience working with young people
• Demonstrate initiative, patience and a genuine interest in education

This role offers excellent school-based experience within a structured and well-supported secondary environment, making it ideal for graduates considering teacher training, educational psychology or long-term work within education.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£24,000 Per Month

Published at

27-06-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English