Humanities Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | IG11 7LU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JobsinED Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HUMANITIESTEACH-260414-7874 |
Summary
Humanities Teaching Assistant – Accelerate Your Career at a Leading Barking & Dagenham School
Ignite your future and transform young minds as a Humanities Teaching Assistant at one of Barking and Dagenham’s most ambitious secondary schools. You’ll play a pivotal role in unlocking academic potential within the humanities, shaping confident learners eager to grasp history, geography, philosophy, and beyond. This is a stand-out opportunity for graduates ready to make a meaningful impact and fast-track their journey toward teaching, psychology, or SEN excellence.
As a Humanities Teaching Assistant, you’ll join a thriving, values-driven school renowned for its inspirational staff, strong sense of community, and progressive educational philosophy. Expect unparalleled mentorship from award-winning teachers, exposure to innovative pedagogy, and hands-on experience with enthusiastic students. You’ll find daily challenges that will sharpen your professional edge and cultivate skills demanded by top-tier PGCE and psychology programmes. This is your launchpad into the upper echelons of education and child development.
Key Highlights:
• Humanities Teaching Assistant post offering unrivalled support and progression
• Pay: Circa £31,000 Pro-rata – a highly competitive graduate salary
• Location: Barking and Dagenham, close to excellent transport links
• Ofsted-rated Good to Outstanding – celebrated for dynamic humanities provision
• State-of-the-art subject suites, digital resources, and innovative SEN support base
• Exceptional CPD, involvement in research projects, and access to leadership pathways
• Tailored for high-achieving graduates with aspirations in teaching, psychology, or SEN
• Diverse, inclusive school culture, celebrated for student ambition and staff wellbeing
What You'll Be Doing:
• Delivering dynamic support during humanities lessons across Key Stages 3 & 4
• Devising and leading targeted interventions with students who need extra challenge or support
• Assisting with lesson planning, resource development, and curriculum enrichment
• Promoting critical thinking, discussion, and curiosity within history, geography, and citizenship
• Collaborating with expert teachers and external professionals on pastoral and academic initiatives
• Supporting assessment, tracking progress, and contributing to personalised learning plans
• Bringing fresh ideas to extra-curricular clubs, trips, and enrichment opportunities
Ideal "Humanities Teaching Assistant" for this Barking and Dagenham School:
• Academic high-flyer with a humanities-related degree from a top university
• Inspired to pursue a career in teaching, educational psychology, or SEN
• Driven, ambitious, and compassionate with a genuine passion for learning
• Unrivalled work ethic, communication, and ability to build student rapport
• Eager to innovate and drive positive impact every day
• Experience working with young people is advantageous, but not essential
Why Join This Barking and Dagenham School?:
• Renowned for nurturing the next generation of outstanding educators and leaders
• Superb mentoring and peer support networks for graduates and aspiring professionals
• Access to pioneering CPD, research, and postgraduate preparation
• Inclusive, vibrant community driven by respect, ambition, and collaboration
• Students who are eager, polite, and excited to engage in humanities learning
• Exceptional facilities – from interactive learning walls to digital resource hubs
Step boldly into a transformative Humanities Teaching Assistant position that will propel your career and expand your horizons. Interviews are being scheduled now; seize this rare opening and join Barking and Dagenham’s most forward-thinking school community this term.
Ignite your future and transform young minds as a Humanities Teaching Assistant at one of Barking and Dagenham’s most ambitious secondary schools. You’ll play a pivotal role in unlocking academic potential within the humanities, shaping confident learners eager to grasp history, geography, philosophy, and beyond. This is a stand-out opportunity for graduates ready to make a meaningful impact and fast-track their journey toward teaching, psychology, or SEN excellence.
As a Humanities Teaching Assistant, you’ll join a thriving, values-driven school renowned for its inspirational staff, strong sense of community, and progressive educational philosophy. Expect unparalleled mentorship from award-winning teachers, exposure to innovative pedagogy, and hands-on experience with enthusiastic students. You’ll find daily challenges that will sharpen your professional edge and cultivate skills demanded by top-tier PGCE and psychology programmes. This is your launchpad into the upper echelons of education and child development.
Key Highlights:
• Humanities Teaching Assistant post offering unrivalled support and progression
• Pay: Circa £31,000 Pro-rata – a highly competitive graduate salary
• Location: Barking and Dagenham, close to excellent transport links
• Ofsted-rated Good to Outstanding – celebrated for dynamic humanities provision
• State-of-the-art subject suites, digital resources, and innovative SEN support base
• Exceptional CPD, involvement in research projects, and access to leadership pathways
• Tailored for high-achieving graduates with aspirations in teaching, psychology, or SEN
• Diverse, inclusive school culture, celebrated for student ambition and staff wellbeing
What You'll Be Doing:
• Delivering dynamic support during humanities lessons across Key Stages 3 & 4
• Devising and leading targeted interventions with students who need extra challenge or support
• Assisting with lesson planning, resource development, and curriculum enrichment
• Promoting critical thinking, discussion, and curiosity within history, geography, and citizenship
• Collaborating with expert teachers and external professionals on pastoral and academic initiatives
• Supporting assessment, tracking progress, and contributing to personalised learning plans
• Bringing fresh ideas to extra-curricular clubs, trips, and enrichment opportunities
Ideal "Humanities Teaching Assistant" for this Barking and Dagenham School:
• Academic high-flyer with a humanities-related degree from a top university
• Inspired to pursue a career in teaching, educational psychology, or SEN
• Driven, ambitious, and compassionate with a genuine passion for learning
• Unrivalled work ethic, communication, and ability to build student rapport
• Eager to innovate and drive positive impact every day
• Experience working with young people is advantageous, but not essential
Why Join This Barking and Dagenham School?:
• Renowned for nurturing the next generation of outstanding educators and leaders
• Superb mentoring and peer support networks for graduates and aspiring professionals
• Access to pioneering CPD, research, and postgraduate preparation
• Inclusive, vibrant community driven by respect, ambition, and collaboration
• Students who are eager, polite, and excited to engage in humanities learning
• Exceptional facilities – from interactive learning walls to digital resource hubs
Step boldly into a transformative Humanities Teaching Assistant position that will propel your career and expand your horizons. Interviews are being scheduled now; seize this rare opening and join Barking and Dagenham’s most forward-thinking school community this term.