Job Description
English Graduate Teaching Assistant – English Academic Support Role
Location: Tower Hamlets
Contract: September 2026 – July 2027 (Full Academic Year)
Hours: 8:30am–4:15pm, with a 45-minute lunch break
Pay: £152.92 per day, including holiday pay
Interviews: September 2026
Are you an English graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education?
An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking an English Graduate Teaching Assistant to join its English department from September 2026.
The school has some of the strongest attendance and behaviour figures in Tower Hamlets, with students regularly progressing to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. The school is also ranked 3rd nationally for outcomes among disadvantaged students and is among the Top 25 schools in the country for GCSE results. Around 60% of students are eligible for Pupil Premium.
As an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be predominantly supporting KS5 students, with some support across KS4. You will use your strong subject knowledge to provide academic support, deliver targeted interventions and mentor students working towards their GCSE and A-level English qualifications.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing in-class support predominantly across KS5 English, with some KS4 support
- Supporting students working towards A-level English
- Delivering 1:1 and small-group English tuition and academic mentoring
- Providing targeted interventions based on individual student needs
- Using your strong subject knowledge to help students develop their understanding of English Literature and Language
- Supporting students preparing for GCSE and A-level examinations
- Assisting with lesson resources, planning and marking where required
- Supporting students with SEND and EAL backgrounds
We’re looking for:
- A 2:1 or First-Class degree in English, English Literature, English Language or a related subject
- Strong and up-to-date subject knowledge of A-level English – essential
- The ability to confidently support students at KS5
- A genuine interest in education and helping students achieve their academic potential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- Commitment to the full academic year from September 2026 to July 2027
This is an excellent opportunity for an English graduate considering a career in teaching or education, offering substantial experience supporting students at both GCSE and A-level.
The school also offers a subsidised canteen with healthy breakfast and lunch options.
Apply today to gain valuable experience as an English Graduate Teaching Assistant in a high-achieving Tower Hamlets secondary school.
English Graduate Teaching Assistant - Tower Hamlets - INDHOT