English Teaching Assistant

English Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Impact in Southwark’s Top School

Step into the transformative world of education as an English Teaching Assistant at a high-achieving, dynamic Southwark secondary school! This is your chance to shape young minds, champion literacy, and accelerate your own learning journey. If you are an ambitious graduate ready to inspire the next generation and eager to gain unrivalled experience in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, this English Teaching Assistant role was designed for you.
Working within our celebrated English department, you’ll immerse yourself in a culture of excellence, curiosity and mutual support. You’ll be mentored by expert teachers, empowered to deliver creative interventions, and trusted to build vital skills for your teaching, psychology or SEN career path. You’ll thrive among resource-rich classrooms, exceptional facilities, and an outstanding leadership team invested in your future. This English Teaching Assistant post is your gateway to accelerated professional growth and lasting impact.
Key Highlights:

English Teaching Assistant – build core classroom expertise
Circa £28,000 pro-rata – highly competitive pay structure
Outstanding Southwark secondary with rich academic culture
Ofsted rated “Good to Outstanding” and renowned for inclusion
Unmatched CPD, exclusive teacher training partnership & guaranteed progression
Ideal for high-achieving graduates with sights on teaching, psychology or SEN
Vibrant, modern resources and inclusive, diverse student body

What You’ll Be Doing:

Delivering targeted English support to KS3/KS4 students in class and small groups
Assisting classroom teachers in planning and executing creative learning activities
Leading focused literacy and reading interventions for students with varying needs
Providing targeted support for EAL and SEN learners to maximise outcomes
Promoting a love of language, literature, and confident expression at every turn
Helping to track progress, celebrate successes, and deeply understand pupil needs

Ideal “English Teaching Assistant” for this Southwark School:

Recent graduate with a strong academic background (2:1 or above preferred)
Ambitious future teacher, psychologist, or SEN professional
Highly driven, compassionate, and determined to make a difference
Relishes responsibility and thrives on collaboration with colleagues
Relentless passion for English, literacy, and student achievement
Eager to engage with parents, carers, and the wider school community

Why Join This Southwark School?:

High-achieving, ambitious school leadership invested in your journey
Access to exclusive teacher training routes and pathways
Inspiring English department with a bold vision for creativity and achievement
Consistently supportive environment renowned for nurturing talent
Exceptional behaviour, engaged students, and a vibrant extra-curricular programme
Network with outstanding educators and external partners

Ready to kickstart your career as an English Teaching Assistant in one of Southwark’s leading schools? Take your leap into an environment where bold ideas, professional growth, and tangible impact are part of daily life – apply today, and unlock the future you want!
How to Apply

Seize this opportunity in Southwark—applications are reviewed as soon as they're received and interview slots are limited. If you're ready to step into a rewarding support role as an English Teaching Assistant, submit your application without delay to stay ahead in the process!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!