Year 2 Teaching Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Literacy Numeracy Communication skills Teamwork Classroom management Child development

FULL DESCRIPTION

Year 2 Teaching Assistant

East London, Hackney

£500 per week

Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Are you a graduate who is passionate about making an impact and shaping children’s futures?

Have you been thinking about teaching/therapy/psychology focused careers and would love to start building your experience in a primary school setting?

WhoFoundWho are working in partnership with a highly regarded primary school, that are Outstanding in their Ofsted, have a wonderfully supportive team and teacher training links.

This Year 2 Teaching Assistant role is a full time, term time only role that will interview and start in the first or 2nd week of September.

The Opportunity: Year 2 Teaching Assistant

A wonderful primary school based near the vibrant Shoreditch area of Hackney, East London

Full-time role (Monday to Friday), term time only until July 2025.

Work with an experienced and respected teacher who will mentor you.

Support the whole class, small groups and on a 121 basis.

Perfect for aspiring teachers and psychologists alike – develop your practical understanding of how children learn.

Support their Year 2 class that come from a diverse range of backgrounds including those with SEN/EAL/SEMH and behaviour.

Northern, London Overground and Great Eastern lines within walking distance.

The successful Year 2 Teaching Assistant must:

  • Be confident, adaptable with lots of enthusiasm to match the children you support.
  • Be confident in core areas of the curriculum such as Literacy and Numeracy.
  • Be a degree holder.
  • Be able to work effectively as part of a large team.
  • Have strong communication skills.
  • Be able to inspire and motivate children in the classroom
  • Be able to deliver well-structured lessons for small groups/1:1 sessions

What are the next steps? Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Prepare your CV as well as a Personal Statement for this Year 2 Teaching Assistant role in Hackney, East London

Click apply and begin your journey with WFW

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