Graduate Teaching Assistant
Operam Education
Markhouse · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£92 – £115 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Markhouse, Greater London
Category
Education
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Walthamstow, East London
Secondary School | Day-to-Day / Ongoing | Great Route into Teaching
Horizon Teachers is looking for enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools in Walthamstow and the surrounding area. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates considering a career in teaching, looking to build classroom experience before starting a PGCE or School Direct route.
The role:
Graduate Teaching Assistant, secondary school setting
Walthamstow and surrounding East London boroughs
Day-to-day and ongoing placements available
Supporting students across KS3 and KS4, including 1:1 and small group intervention
Competitive daily rate, dependent on experienceWe're looking for someone who:
Holds a degree (2:1 or above preferred, though not essential)
Genuinely interested in pursuing a career in education
Confident supporting classroom teachers and working with young people
Reliable, patient, and adaptable to different school environments
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain one)Why apply through Horizon Teachers:
A fantastic stepping stone into teaching, with real classroom experience
Dedicated, responsive consultant support throughout your placement
Access to a range of secondary schools across East London
Prompt payment and ongoing work opportunities
Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
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