Job Description
English Teaching Assistant | Hackney | 1st June 2026 Start
A high-performing secondary school in Hackney is seeking an English Teaching Assistant to join from 1st June 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis until the end of the academic year in July 2026, with strong potential for extension from September 2026. This opportunity is ideal for a high-achieving graduate with strong child-centred experience looking to gain meaningful secondary school experience supporting KS3–KS4 students across 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 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–KS4.
English Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start | Hackney
£513.11 weekly via PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
What the school offers:
• Long-term contract until July 2026 with potential extension into September
• Extensive SEND support teams and specialist literacy intervention staff
• Weekly CPD focused on behaviour, 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 KS3–KS4 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 or long-term work within education.
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