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English Specialist Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools - Tower Hamlets 📚
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £100-£110 per day (depending on experience)
Are you passionate about English language and literature?
Do you want to inspire the next generation of readers, writers, and critical thinkers?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with several supportive and ambitious secondary schools in Tower Hamlets, seeking a dedicated English Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their teams from September 2025.
✍️ The Role
Support students in English lessons across KS3 and KS4
Deliver focused literacy interventions to improve reading, writing, and comprehension skills
Work alongside English teachers to plan engaging and inclusive activities
Assist students with varying levels of ability, including EAL and SEND learners
Encourage a love of reading and help boost confidence in English
✅ Ideal Candidate
Degree in English, English Literature, or a related subject (or strong A-Level English and school-based experience)
Experience supporting young people in an educational or tutoring setting
Excellent communication and literacy skills
A patient, creative, and enthusiastic approach to learning
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply through Tradewind)
🌍 Why Tower Hamlets?
Diverse and vibrant school communities
Excellent transport links (DLR, Overground, Underground)
Strong focus on educational inclusion and achievement
🎓 Why Tradewind Recruitment?
Trusted partner to over 3,000 schools across the UK
FREE access to 2,500+ CPD courses and training resources
Support from a dedicated, local consultant who understands your career goals
Competitive daily rates and opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
📩 How to Apply:
If you're an aspiring teacher, recent graduate, or experienced TA with a passion for English, we'd love to hear from you
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