Graduate Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; Croydon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment company is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students in a primary school setting in Croydon. This full-time role, commencing in September 2025, offers a chance to gain invaluable classroom experience, working with students at various levels and assisting with their learning needs. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree and have strong English skills, with prior experience with children being an advantage. Join us for an enriching experience in education!

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree and minimum GCSE English and Maths.
• Interest in pursuing a career in education is essential.
• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils to understand tasks and learn objectives.
• Leading small groups in English, Maths, phonics, and reading.
• Assisting with assessments and extra-curricular events.

Skills

Strong verbal and written English

Excellent communication skill

Calm and approachable manner

Experience working with children

Education

Bachelor's degree

GCSE English Grade C/4

GCSE Maths Grade C/4

Job description

• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Primary School
• Full Time
• Croydon
• Start date: September 2025

Are you a graduate considering a career as a Primary School Teacher? Would you like to gain classroom experience before starting your teacher training?

Then this is an amazing opportunity for you!

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant you will be supporting pupils working at all levels including children with Special Educational Needs within a class or across a year group.

Your role will include:

• Providing support to individual students and groups within the class ensuring pupils understand the work set, know their learning objectives and stay on task in order to make progress.
• Leading small groups in English, Maths, phonics and reading
• Working with students with SEN and additional learning needs
• Supporting the preparation of classes including resources and equipment
• Assisting with assessments/observations where required
• Assisting with extra-curricular events and initiatives
• Providing support during break and lunchtimes as required

To apply for this role you must have:

• A Bachelors degree
• A minimum of Grade C/4 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths
• An interest in pursuing a career in education
• Strong verbal and written English
• Excellent communication skill
• A calm and approachable manner
• Experience working with children and/or vulnerable adults

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.