Teaching Assistant – Creative, Drama or Performing Arts Backgrounds
Location: Hackney, East London
Pay: £90-105 per day (dependant on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start date: September 2026 until July 2027
New Formation Education is an Education Recruitment Agency working on behalf of a client school to source this role
We are looking for enthusiastic and creative Teaching Assistants with backgrounds in Drama, Performing Arts or the Creative Arts to work in mainstream primary school in Hackney.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in education, particularly supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) in a nurturing, inclusive environment.
The role:
- Supporting pupils with SEN in the classroom (1:1 and small group settings)
- Assisting the class teacher with engaging, creative lessons
- Helping pupils develop communication, confidence and social skills
- Bringing creativity and energy into everyday learning
You will need to:
- Have a background or strong interest in working with children
- Be confident, patient and adaptable
- Enjoy using creativity to support learning and engagement
- Be available full-time from September 2026
This role would suit graduates or professionals from creative, drama or performing arts backgrounds who are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact in education.
Apply now to start immediately and make a difference in a primary school setting in East London.
New Formation Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks
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Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: £90.00-£105.00 per day
Work Location: In person
