English Graduate Teaching Assistant

English Graduate Teaching Assistant – East London Schools
Location: East London (including Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Barking & Dagenham)
Position: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: GBP85-GBP100 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2025

Are you an English graduate with a love for language, literature, and learning?

Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a classroom before starting a career in education?
We are currently recruiting English Graduate Teaching Assistants to join inclusive and high-achieving primary and secondary schools across East London. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals aspiring to become teachers, educational psychologists, or professionals in child development.

About the Role:
As an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support students in developing their literacy, reading comprehension, and written communication. Youll work alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging lessons and provide focused support to pupils who need extra help.

Key Responsibilities:
· Assist in the delivery of English Language and Literature lessons
· Support pupils in small groups or one-on-one with reading, writing, and speaking
· Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
· Work with pupils with additional learning needs, including SEN and EAL
· Provide support in preparing resources and managing classroom activities

Ideal Candidate:
· A recent English or Humanities graduate (2:2 or above)
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· A genuine passion for education and working with young people
· Patient, adaptable, and proactive in the classroom
· Previous experience working with children is desirable, but not essential
Why Apply?
· Gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training
· Contribute to student progress and confidence in literacy
· Work in vibrant and supportive schools across East London
· Access to training, development, and potential teacher training routes

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team. If you have a friend who you think would be interested in this vacancy, then please refer them to us and you could earn GBP150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.