Gap Year Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth

Clarus Education; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Gap Year Teaching Assistant in Wandsworth to support young children's learning. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, promoting a caring and engaging environment. Ideal for university leavers considering a career in education, offering valuable experience and community involvement. The position starts in September 2025 and requires a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Energetic, responsible, and organised individual.
• Comfortable working with young children.
• Flexibility and openness to change.

Responsibilities

• Support children on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Encourage learning through play and investigation.

Skills

Active listening skills

Creativity

Caring and nurturing attitude

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Sensitivity and understanding

Teamwork

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Gap Year Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth, London

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Client:

Clarus Education

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Gap Year Teaching Assistant

Wandsworth

September 2025 start

Job overview

Our School seeks to appoint a Gap Year Assistant to join our friendly and committed team for September 2025. The role would be ideal for a sixth-form/college or University leaver who is considering a future career in education and is keen to gain all-round experience of day-to-day school life.

Our Gap Year Assistants are valued members of our team and we aim to ensure that they gain unique work experience and have an exciting and life-enriching gap year. The Gap Year Assistant has the opportunity to become involved in and provide support to the wider community of the school, whether it be assisting in PE, Art, and supporting small groups of children in lessons or working alongside our expert practitioners in our nursery.

The ideal candidate is expected to be energetic, responsible and organised as well as have the ability to work supportively and encouragingly with the children in our care.

What is required of a Gap Year Teaching Assistant?

All Teaching Assistants should be qualified and comfortable working with young children. Active listening skills, creativity and genuine enjoyment of children are all beneficial for this position. A successful Teaching Assistant will also have various prerequisite skills and qualifications which typically include:

·Flexibility and openness to change

·A caring and nurturing attitude towards children

·The ability to remain calm under pressure

·Sensitivity and understanding

·The ability to work well with others

·Gap Year Teaching Assistant

·Supporting children on a 1:1 and small group basis

·Encouraging learning through play and investigation

·Long Term & Full Time

·Located in the Borough of Wandsworth

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.