Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Church of England Primary School

Hackney 

Full-time contract

Immediate startWe are seeking a motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a small, welcoming primary school in Hackney, with excellent potential to progress into teacher training for the right candidate.

The role

The role will involve supporting individual students, including those with SEND, as well as leading small intervention groups to help raise attainment and build confidence. You will play an important part in ensuring all pupils are fully included and supported to reach their potential.

This opportunity is ideal for a graduate who is considering a future career in teaching, as the school is keen to support development and provide progression for the right candidate.

The school offers a friendly, close-knit atmosphere with strong leadership and excellent support, making it a great place to begin or develop your career in education.

Requirements

Graduate level qualification

Proactive, positive, and enthusiastic attitude

Genuine interest in working with children and pursuing a career in education

Previous experience working with young people is preferable but not essential

Willingness to learn and take initiative in a classroom environment 

The school

This small, inclusive Church of England primary school in Hackney provides a warm and welcoming environment at the heart of a diverse community. The school is committed to high-quality teaching and ambitious yet realistic expectations, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their very best.

Rooted in the values of Friendship, Resilience, and Hope, the school places a strong emphasis on personal development, wellbeing, and nurturing children within a caring, faith-based ethos. Strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the wider community are central to its success.

As part of a wider London diocesan trust, the school benefits from shared best practice across a network of schools, supporting continuous improvement and collaboration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience supporting pupils across the school, working closely with teachers to help deliver high-quality learning.

If you are a Graduate keen to gain experience towards a career in Primary Teaching please apply ASAP with an up-to-date CV.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients