Year 5 Teaching Assistant: Propel Ambitious Learners in Tower Hamlets

Energise your career and inspire bright young minds as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant at one of Tower Hamlets' most forward-thinking primary schools. This is a rare platform for high-achieving graduates with a passion for education, child psychology, and inclusive learning to accelerate personal growth while making a real-world impact. We're seeking rising stars eager to shape the educational journeys of tomorrow’s leaders and inspire young learners every single day.

Experience the dynamism of an Ofsted 'Outstanding' setting that champions innovation, diversity, and ambition. As a Year 5 Teaching Assistant, you’ll work alongside expert teachers, gaining exceptional exposure to leading classroom practice and evidence-based strategies. Expect world-class support, rigorous professional development, and a joyful community that values creativity, resilience, and teamwork – all laser-focused on student progress.

Key Highlights:

• Year 5 Teaching Assistant role – pivotal in shaping Key Stage 2 achievement
• Circa £27,000 pro-rata, a highly competitive salary in inner London
• Based in Tower Hamlets, central to diverse culture and vibrant community life
• School rated Outstanding – recognised for innovation and pupil progress
• Outstanding CPD with pathways to teaching, psychology, or SEN leadership
• Perfect for aspiring educators, future psychologists, and SEN enthusiasts
• High-tech classrooms, sensory zones, and exceptional teaching resources

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting class teachers in dynamic Year 5 lessons, driving progress for all
• Delivering targeted interventions to accelerate core literacy and numeracy
• Championing inclusive strategies for pupils with diverse learning needs
• Offering social, emotional, and academic support during key transition years
• Collaborating with SEND leads and specialists to tailor personalised care
• Using tech and creative resources to engage every pupil, every day

Ideal "Year 5 Teaching Assistant" for this Tower Hamlets School:

• First-class graduate with stellar academic record and drive for education
• Aspiring teacher, educational psychologist, or emerging SEN professional
• Relishes challenge, thrives on responsibility, and welcomes innovation
• Naturally empathetic, committed, and brimming with ambition
• Passionate about primary learning, eager to grow and inspire

Why Join This Tower Hamlets School?:

• Dedicated mentoring by top practitioners and SLT
• Culture of high challenge, deep care, and outstanding collaboration
• Access to unique enrichment and cross-curricular projects
• Rapid career progression routes into teaching or SEN specialties
• Strong ties to local universities and professional networks
• Dynamic staff team with a fierce commitment to social mobility

Launch your journey as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant with an organisation where energy and purpose are never in short supply. Jump at this chance to unlock your educational future in Tower Hamlets – interviews are starting soon, so make your bold move now!

How to Apply

Ready for your next challenge in Tower Hamlets? If you want to make an immediate impact alongside talented colleagues, submit your CV and cover letter without delay. Screening is in progress and suitable candidates will be invited swiftly – your opportunity is right now.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!