Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Tower Hamlets September 2026 Start

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time Term Time Only Long-Term (Permanent Opportunities Available)
Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in education?

Engage Education is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a high-performing and supportive secondary school in Tower Hamlets from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or other education-related professions.

Working alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff, you'll gain invaluable classroom experience while supporting students to achieve their academic and personal potential.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to work with Key Stage 5 where appropriate.
• Provide 1:1 and small group intervention sessions to raise attainment.
• Support classroom teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Assist students who require additional academic, behavioural, or pastoral support.
• Help prepare learning resources and classroom activities.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, resilience, and independent learning skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

• A degree in any subject (core subjects such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Languages, Psychology, Business, or Economics are particularly desirable).
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Previous experience working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, or volunteering is desirable but not essential.
• The ability to build strong relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

• September 2026 start.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position.
• Gain valuable classroom experience before applying for teacher training or a PGCE.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and school leaders.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Engage Education consultant.
• Excellent progression opportunities into teaching, pastoral support, SEND, or school leadership.