Graduate Teaching Assistant | East London

Graduate Teaching Assistant - September Start

Location: East London & Essex
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, or child development?

We are seeking enthusiastic and ambitious graduates to join a range of primary and secondary schools as Graduate Teaching Assistants from September. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, develop your confidence working with young people, and build the foundations for a successful career in education.

The Role:

* Supporting pupils across the classroom to maximise engagement and progress
* Delivering targeted interventions in small groups and on a one-to-one basis
* Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
* Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required
* Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to create an inclusive learning environment
* Gaining invaluable experience ahead of teacher training or further study

The Ideal Candidate:

* A recent graduate with a strong academic background
* Passionate about education and supporting young people
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Positive, proactive and eager to learn
* Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
* Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential

What We Offer:

* Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent positions
* Hands-on classroom experience
* Ongoing support and guidance from experienced education professionals
* Opportunities to work across a variety of year groups and settings
* Excellent preparation for teacher training, educational psychology, social work, and other child-focused careers

If you are looking to make a genuine difference in young people's lives while gaining invaluable experience within education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your Graduate Teaching Assistant role for September.

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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