Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Year 2 Teaching Assistant • Inspire, Support & Thrive in Hackney!

Launch your education career as a Year 2 Teaching Assistant at one of Hackney’s most vibrant primary schools. You’ll make a lasting impact on creative and lively young minds, supporting outstanding classroom teaching, and developing the essential skills for a future as an educator, psychologist, or SEN specialist. If you’re a recent graduate with ambition, empathy, and energy, this opportunity is designed for you.

Working as a Year 2 Teaching Assistant in this exceptional, inclusive school, you’ll gain superlative school-based experience and professional insight, mentored by top-tier educators in a culture of ongoing growth. The school’s Good to Outstanding Ofsted status ensures the very best learning environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and an ethos of excellence both for students and staff. This is a springboard for driven, passionate graduates eager to grow their expertise in teaching, SEN, and child development while contributing positively every single day.

Key Highlights

• Year 2 Teaching Assistant – hands-on, high-impact support role
• Circa £31,000 Pro-rata – competitive and rewarding graduate salary
• Prime Hackney location – dynamic, diverse, and accessible
• Ofsted rated Good to Outstanding – aspirational standards
• Exceptional CPD and progression pathways, tailored for ambitious graduates
• Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists seeking the best start
• Innovative resources, welcoming staff, forward-thinking leadership

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering targeted support to Year 2 pupils during lessons and group sessions
• Aiding the class teacher with formative assessment and pupil progress tracking
• Designing engaging classroom activities and interventions
• Supporting the emotional, social, and academic growth of children of all abilities
• Facilitating seamless lesson transitions and inspiring high-quality learning behaviour
• Collaborating with SENCO and wider team to ensure every child thrives

Ideal "Year 2 Teaching Assistant" for this

Hackney School

• High-achieving graduate with a robust academic background
• Aspiring future teacher, educational psychologist, or SEN professional
• Unmatched energy, compassion, and commitment to inclusion
• Relentless passion for inspiring young learners
• Driven, resilient, and eager to work as part of an outstanding team
• Impeccable communication and rapport-building skills

Why Join This Hackney School?

• Morally-driven and welcoming community where every voice is valued
• Access to leading-edge CPD, coaching, and teacher training routes
• True culture of support, wellbeing, and rapid progression
• Superb, creative facilities and immersive learning spaces
• Consistently respectful, eager and well-supported pupils
• Build a foundation for top-tier education careers — your journey starts here

Are you ready to ignite your own future as a Year 2 Teaching Assistant, supporting children to flourish in one of Hackney’s most forward-thinking schools? Interviews are ongoing — make this unique step towards your education career today.