English Specialist TA - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

English Specialist Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools - Tower Hamlets ??Location: Tower Hamlets, East LondonStart Date: September 2025Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time onlySalary: £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.

• 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

• 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)

• Diverse and vibrant school communities

• Excellent transport links (DLR, Overground, Underground)

• Strong focus on educational inclusion and achievement

• 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.