Creative Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job description

Creative Graduate Teaching Assistant (Creative) Tower Hamlets, England
Creative Graduate Teaching Assistant (Arts, Drama & Musical Theatre)

A supportive and creative Primary School based in Tower Hamlets are looking to recruit a confident and creative Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 & KS2.

We're specifically looking for candidates with an Arts, Drama, Music, Musical Theatre or Performing Arts background, who have some previous experience working with children, as well as the ability to engage pupils using creative, imaginative and artistic methods.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Creative Graduate who is looking to gain long-term primary school experience before progressing into teaching, therapy, child psychology, SEN or another education-related career.

What will this Creative Graduate Teaching Assistant position involve?

Working with pupils across EYFS, KS1 & KS2

Supporting pupils within lessons, small groups and on a 1:1 basis

May involve supporting pupils with mild SEN, including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and Speech & Language needs

Using creativity, confidence and imagination to engage pupils across the primary curriculum

Supporting pupils with confidence, communication, behaviour, social development and academic progress

Helping create a fun, inclusive and engaging learning environment

About the Role

Creative Graduate Teaching Assistant

Full-time and long-term post

September 2026 start

Full academic year role

Based in the Borough of Tower Hamlets

About You

Some previous experience working with children

A confident, enthusiastic and resilient personality

Creative and capable of coming up with innovative, engaging and fun ideas

A background in Arts, Drama, Music, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts or a related subject

A genuine passion for education and supporting young people

Patient, nurturing and able to build strong relationships with pupils

Ideal for aspiring Primary Teachers, Drama Therapists, Music Therapists, Play Therapists, Child Psychologists or graduates looking to gain school-based experience

About the School

Primary School based in Tower Hamlets

Supportive and welcoming staff team

Creative, inclusive and community-focused ethos

Strong focus on pupil wellbeing, confidence and personal development

Excellent training and development opportunities throughout the academic year

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dover

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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