Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Hackney
Salary: £95-£115 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time | Term Time Only

Are you a recent graduate considering a future career in teaching?

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a number of successful secondary schools in Hackney seeking enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support learning across a range of subjects.

This role offers excellent classroom experience before teacher training.

The Role

You will:

  • Support teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4.
  • Deliver small group interventions.
  • Provide one-to-one academic support.
  • Assist students with classroom activities.
  • Help prepare learning resources.
  • Encourage student engagement and confidence.

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

  • Hold a degree.
  • Be enthusiastic about education.
  • Have excellent communication skills.
  • Be confident working with young people.
  • Be reliable, proactive and adaptable.
  • Have experience working with young people (desirable but not essential).

Why Join Tradewind?

  • Excellent rates of pay.
  • Free access to accredited CPD.
  • Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience.
  • Pathways into teacher training.
  • Ongoing support from a specialist education consultant.

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in education by applying today.