Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant

Whitechapel Gate Primary, Tower Hamlets

Salary: £25,000 per annum (term time only)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term or Permanent

Are you a graduate with big dreams of becoming a teacher?

Would the to work in an Outstanding primary school with superb facilities in the heart of Whitechapel be an exciting opportunity for you?

Do you want to gain invaluable experience across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 before embarking on teacher training?

Can you see yourself developing into a confident, skilled teacher and future leader in primary education?

A warm and welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking for an enthusiastic Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant to join our happy, hardworking team.

About The School

This Primary School is a buzzing, creative school just a few minutes’ walk from Whitechapel station. Every day here is full of curiosity, colour, and challenge — whether it’s Reception children discovering phonics through play, Year 2 pupils exploring the world in their topic lessons, or Year 6 preparing with confidence for their SATs.

They are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023) and to be known across Tower Hamlets for:

• A nurturing ethos: every child is valued, celebrated, and supported to achieve their best.
• Superb outcomes: pupils consistently achieve well above national standards in reading, writing, and maths.
• Wonderful facilities: bright, modern classrooms, an outdoor EYFS learning garden, specialist music and art rooms, and technology embedded in every class.
• A joyful community: The school reflects the diverse, vibrant culture of East London, making it a very special place to work.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll be involved in every part of school life:

• In EYFS, you’ll help little learners take their first steps in reading, writing, and number skills.
• In KS1, you’ll support pupils as they master phonics, build confidence, and explore their creativity.
• In KS2, you’ll provide extra support in lessons and small group interventions, preparing children for SATs and beyond.

You’ll also work closely with pupils who need extra encouragement or support (including those with SEN), helping them to believe in themselves and achieve their goals.

Beyond the classroom, you might find yourself coaching football at lunchtime, supporting an after-school arts club, or joining a class on a trip to the Tower of London. No two days are ever the same.

Your Future

This role is an amazing springboard for anyone considering teaching as a career. You’ll get hands-on classroom experience, professional mentoring, and training opportunities, with many of our Graduate Teaching Assistants going on to become brilliant teachers.

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