Graduate Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Wandsworth is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support the Year 4 class. This role offers full training and the chance to join the school's teacher training program in the following year. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with experience working with children and strong communication skills. This is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to build a career in education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, paid or unpaid.
• Ability to create a positive and fun learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher as a General Teaching Assistant.
• Work with pupils with SEN to aid their progress.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiasm and energy

Education

Recent graduate in any subject

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a new role to start this September? Would you like to work in a Primary school where you can gain valuable experience ahead of applying for teacher training? Would you like a paid Graduate Teaching Assistant role where there is opportunity to join the school's direct teacher training programme in September 2026?

Graduate Teaching Assistant Role

Full training provided

• General Teaching Assistant Role
• Year 4 Class
• September or October 2025 to July 2025 - Term Time Only
• Location: Wandsworth, London
• Further opportunities to extend for next year or join the school's teacher training scheme

About the School and Programme

Here at Academics, we are working again with this fantastic Primary school in Wandsworth to appoint an enthusiastic Graduate with an interest in developing their career in education and teacher training. Each year this school takes on a select few graduates and offer a fixed term contract for the academic year, with full training provided for a Graduate Teaching Assistant.

The school have an excellent teaching assistant training programme where you will develop your experience working as a General Teaching Assistant, supporting the class teacher and you will also have the opportunity to work with a range of pupils with SEN to learn this aspect of the role to make sure all children including those with barriers to learning, make progress.

The role will be challenging, but hugely rewarding! You will be fully supported in your new role by the schools brilliant teaching and senior leadership team. Successful completion of the academic year at this school will put you in an excellent position to apply for the schools teacher training programme for the following academic year.

Requirements

• The role would suit a 2025 or recent graduate in any subject.
• You will need some experience working with children, this can be paid or unpaid in or out of a school setting.
• You will need excellent communication skills and plenty of enthusiasm and energy to keep up with the children and make learning positive and fun.

Our school is based in Wandsworth, London within 5 minutes' walk of excellent public transport links across London. For further details about this role, please get in touch today for further details about the role and to arrange your school meeting. Interviews will be arranged for W/C 22nd September