Year 5 Teaching Assistant – Propel Young Minds in Tower Hamlets

Embark on the next step of your inspiring career as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant in a thriving, high-achieving Tower Hamlets primary school. This is more than just a supporting role – it’s an unmissable opportunity to shape the aspirations of students, work alongside elite educators, and make a lasting, daily impact within an exceptional learning environment. If you’re an ambitious graduate with a hunger to dive into education, psychology, or SEN specialism, this is the platform you’ve been searching for.

Step into a dynamic setting where you’ll unlock extraordinary experience working with high-potential Year 5 pupils, innovative teaching teams, and pioneering learning strategies. This Year 5 Teaching Assistant post catapults your professional development, giving you unparalleled insight into modern classroom practice, exceptional CPD, and direct access to mentors who nurture talent relentlessly. This school’s culture is a blueprint for inclusive excellence, underpinned by creativity, mutual respect, and an unwavering commitment to student progress.

Key Highlights:

• Year 5 Teaching Assistant – hands-on, full classroom immersion
• Circa £27,000 pro-rata – excellent salary for entry-level, career path launching roles
• Located in vibrant, diverse Tower Hamlets, London
• Ofsted rated “Good to Outstanding” – a beacon for best practice
• Expansive CPD menu with routes into teaching, psychology, and SEN
• Purpose-built classrooms and collaborative spaces, equipped for modern learning
• Perfect springboard for graduates aiming for teaching, psychology, or SEN careers

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering focused academic and pastoral support to Year 5 pupils
• Collaborating with class teachers to plan and lead targeted intervention groups
• Creating and adapting resources for differentiated, high-impact learning
• Assisting with formative assessment and pupil progress tracking
• Fostering a nurturing, safe, and stimulating classroom environment
• Supporting pupils with EHCPs and varying needs, working closely with SEN specialists

Ideal Year 5 Teaching Assistant for this Tower Hamlets School:

• First-class graduate with a degree in a relevant discipline (minimum 2:1 preferred)
• Ambitious, driven, and passionate about making a tangible impact
• Aspiring teacher, educational psychologist, or SEN professional
• Compassionate and resilient, with an instinct for supporting diverse learners
• Eager to embrace challenge and embrace rapid learning
• Excellent communicator, fast-thinking, and positive role model

Why Join This Tower Hamlets School?:

• Supportive, values-led leadership with exceptional mentoring
• Rapid pathways into teacher training and specialist SEN posts
• Inclusive, creative ethos where graduates’ ideas genuinely shape practice
• Diverse community, united by ambition and outstanding behaviour
• Access to advanced technology, specialist resources, and stunning outdoor spaces
• High staff retention and vibrant professional network for career-long connections

Catapult your career as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant with a school at the cutting edge of educational excellence in Tower Hamlets. Please note – interview slots are limited and demand is high. Transform your future – apply today for immediate consideration!

How to Apply

Act now if you’re ready to make a difference! We’re reviewing applications for this Year 5 Teaching Assistant post in Tower Hamlets on a rolling basis—positions could fill at any time. Step forward and submit your CV without delay to be considered for immediate interviews.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!