Job Description

Gifted and Talented Teaching Assistant | Tower Hamlets Secondary School | January 2025 Start

Q - Do you want to be an integral part of pupils' success?

Q - Do you have an exceptional academic record?

If so, EdEx may have the perfect role for you working as a Gifted and Talented Teaching Assistant at a leading Tower Hamlets Secondary school.

Raising attainment, inspiring pupils, showing students anything is possible and working with school leaders with pupils from lower socioeconomic backgrounds is what this role is all about!

The school are graded "Outstanding" for pupil development, behaviour and staff well-being / development. The Head Teacher has been pushing the boundaries of "what's possible" for pupils for over 5 years' and is a real beacon of positivity.

We are looking for the following as a Gifted and Talented Teaching Assistant:

A graduate from a Russell group university - achieving a 1st Class or 2:1 Classification

Strong Academic Track Record - A-Bs at A-Level etc

An intense passion and desire to inspire young people

A deep understanding of challenges pupils face from aforementioned backgrounds

Long-term ambitions to work within education whether that's: Teaching, Education Policy / Research, Lecturing, Educational Psychology or similar ambitions

Resilience, positivity and a can-do attitude in the face of day-to-day challenges

Personality is VITAL - consider yourself a social butterfly? This is what we're after!What can the school offer you a Gifted and Talented Teaching Assistant:

A clear and structured progression plan including CPD (Continuous Professional Development)

Salaried Teacher Training from September 2025 - paid while you're trained to teach and gain your QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Track Record of Promotion from Within: School are known for "training their own", supporting and nurturing their staff

Competitive Daily Rates: £105 - £120 per day, paid weekly - Long Term Contracts

An opportunity to genuinely inspire the next generation of pupils, where you see your work make an actual tangible impact, everyday

A long-list of other benefits and perks can be provided!The purpose of these positions is to simply encourage and inspire pupils. There is no glass ceiling at this Tower Hamlets secondary school. Every pupil strives to be the best version of themselves and it's your role to help facilitate this mindset in every pupil you work with, inside and outside of the classroom.

These Gifted and Talented Teaching Assistant roles are due to start either ASAP or in January 2025. You will work 5 days per week (Monday - Friday), school hours, typically 8:30am - 4:00pm. Further details can be given once your application has been submitted and you are shortlisted for the role.

If you like the sound of these Gifted and Talented Teaching Assistant opportunities, please apply today, with your latest CV. James at EdEx will email you if you're shortlisted within 24 hours.

Gifted and Talented Teaching Assistant | Tower Hamlets Secondary School | January 2025 Start