Job Description
English Teaching Assistant | Hackney | September 2026 Start
A high-performing secondary school in Hackney is seeking an English Teaching Assistant to join from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis until the end of the academic year in July 2027 , with strong potential for extension thereafter. This opportunity is ideal for a high-achieving graduate with strong child-centred experience looking to gain meaningful secondary school experience supporting KS3–KS4 students through English and literacy intervention.
The school has developed a strong reputation for inclusion, academic progress and SEND provision, with a Progress 8 score above national averages and well-established intervention systems across core subjects. Leaders have invested heavily in targeted literacy support, enabling students with SEND and additional learning needs to access the curriculum successfully. English outcomes remain a particular strength, supported by structured teaching, reading intervention programmes and carefully sequenced literacy strategies across KS3 and KS4.
English Teaching Assistant | Hackney
£444–£513 weekly via PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
What the school offers:
- Full academic year contract until July 2027 with potential extension
- Extensive SEND support teams and specialist literacy intervention staff
- Weekly CPD focused on behaviour management, safeguarding and adaptive teaching
- Opportunities to observe experienced English practitioners and intervention leads
- Clear routes into teacher training and future school-based opportunities
The role will involve:
- Supporting KS3–KS4 students through targeted English interventions
- Delivering small-group and 1:1 literacy support sessions
- Assisting students with SEND to engage successfully in lessons
- Working closely with teaching staff to monitor progress in reading and writing
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a strong English-related degree from a leading university
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Possess strong child-centred experience working with young people
- Demonstrate initiative, patience and a genuine interest in education
This role offers excellent school-based experience within a structured and well-supported secondary environment, making it ideal for graduates considering teacher training, educational psychology or long-term work within education.