English Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
School: Secondary School
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated English Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school based in Tower Hamlets.

The successful candidate will support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them develop their English skills, improve their literacy and build confidence in reading, writing and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted support to students in English lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Work closely with the English department to support teaching and learning.

• Deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions to improve literacy, reading comprehension, spelling and writing skills.

• Support students who may be struggling with English or require additional learning support.

• Help prepare classroom resources and engaging learning activities.

• Encourage student participation, engagement and confidence.

• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

• Promote positive behaviour and create a supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a secondary school.

• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience supporting students with literacy difficulties would be advantageous.

• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

• A proactive, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an English specialist who is passionate about education and wants to make a positive difference to the academic progress and development of secondary school students.