Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job description

Horizon Teachers are working with a fantastic secondary school in Tower Hamlets, East London, who are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team ASAP. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a graduate from one of the UK's leading universities who already has experience working within a school environment, preferably supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing both 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD and other SEN requirements. You will play a key role in supporting students' academic progress, managing behaviour and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious graduate who is passionate about education and looking to develop their classroom experience, particularly those considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology or SEN.

The ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant will:

Hold a degree from one of the UK's leading universities, ideally a Russell Group university or equivalent.
Have previous experience working within a primary or secondary school environment.
Ideally have experience supporting pupils with SEN, including ASD, ADHD or additional learning needs.
Be confident supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
Demonstrate strong communication skills, patience and effective behaviour management strategies.
Be enthusiastic, proactive and passionate about supporting young people's education and development.
Be available for full-time work and committed to a long-term placement. Why Horizon Teachers?

We offer competitive pay rates of £95–£115 per day.
We are one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, specialising in placing talented graduates and education professionals into fantastic schools across London.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and behaviour management training to support your professional development.
We provide ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
We have a 4.8-star rating on Google, with many positive reviews from teachers and support staff who have worked with us. If you are a graduate from one of the UK's leading universities with previous school-base...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Coalmakers Wharf

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-10-2026

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