Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Educational Career in Hackney!

Step into a transformative Year 2 Teaching Assistant opportunity in the heart of Hackney, where your ambition can shape young minds and accelerate your career trajectory. If you are a high-achieving graduate who dreams of making a deep impact in education, psychology, or the world of SEND, this role delivers the perfect springboard. Join a forward-thinking school community, eager to empower the very best early-career talent to thrive and grow.

In this vibrant Hackney primary, you’ll be immersed in a rich, inclusive environment renowned for nurturing both pupils and staff. As a Year 2 Teaching Assistant, you will work shoulder-to-shoulder with outstanding practitioners, gaining real-world experience that sets you apart for future teacher training or psychology pathways. The school’s focus on professional development, innovative pedagogy, and genuine collaboration ensures your contribution is valued and your ambitions are championed.

Key Highlights:

• Year 2 Teaching Assistant role with significant pupil impact
• Circa £29,000 Pro-rata – an exceptional support staff offer
• Exciting location in creative, diverse Hackney, East London
• Ofsted rated Good to Outstanding – a culture of ambition and inclusion
• Exceptional CPD: tailored training, mentoring, and clear progression routes
• Unrivalled for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, and SEN specialists
• Modern classrooms, interactive tech, and a supportive, dynamic team

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering targeted interventions to accelerate Year 2 academic progress
• Supporting individual and groups with tailored literacy and numeracy guidance
• Working in partnership with experienced teachers and SEN professionals
• Creating engaging, child-centred learning resources and activities
• Building positive relationships, model behaviour, and wellbeing strategies
• Assisting with assessment, feedback, and classroom organisation

Ideal "Year 2 Teaching Assistant" for this Hackney School:

• Graduate with a proven academic record and passion for primary education
• Ambitious, driven individuals targeting teacher training or educational psychology
• Exceptional communicators who inspire, empathise, and motivate children
• Motivated self-starters committed to making a measurable difference
• Resilient, reflective, and always eager to grow through feedback

Why Join This Hackney School?:

• Progressive, welcoming staff culture that nurtures new talent
• Constant investment in learning environments and resources
• Embedded pathways to teaching, SEND, and leadership roles
• High standards for behaviour, inclusion, and creativity
• Leadership that invests fully in the professional growth of every Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Shape a brighter future as a Year 2 Teaching Assistant in Hackney. Apply now and seize the chance to gain pivotal experience at a school where your dedication is celebrated and your future potential is limitless. Interviews are moving fast – don’t miss out.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference in Hackney’s primary classrooms? If you’re passionate about supporting Year 2 learners, take action now—applications are being reviewed as soon as they’re received. Secure your chance to join an energetic team by submitting your CV today; interviews are already underway and this role could be filled at any moment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving East London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!