Graduate Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; Edgware; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Potential teacher training via SCITT programme

Job summary

Philosophy Education seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a full-time role at an all-through Academy in Edgware starting September 2026. You will provide support for pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs. Responsibilities include leading small groups, assisting in class preparations, and ensuring students meet their learning objectives. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and Grade C/4 in both GCSE English and Maths. This role offers opportunities for professional development and potential teacher training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• Minimum of Grade C/4 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths.
• Interest in pursuing a career in education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students and groups to understand work set.
• Lead small groups in English, Maths, phonics, and reading.
• Assist with preparations for classes and resources.

Skills

Strong verbal and written English

Excellent communication skills

Calm and approachable manner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Grade C/4 in GCSE English

Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths

Job description

• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Primary School
• Full Time
• All-through Academy
• Edgware
• Start date: September 2026

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!

We are working with a forward-thinking all-through Academy in Edgware who are currently recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their school in September.

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

The Academy

This large all-through academy is based in Edgware, with good local transport links and a popular choice for families in the local area. In this specially designed building pupils have the opportunity to grow and develop with facilities specifically designed for younger children, but with the benefits of the resources of the attached secondary academy. There is a strong leadership team in place within the primary academy and staff and pupils enjoy a smaller, community atmosphere. There are good opportunities for professional development across the academy including teacher training so this is a great option for graduates and those looking to further their career in education.

All Graduate Teaching Assistant roles are offered on an academic year contract from September 2025 to July 2026. There will be opportunities after this contract for outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants to continue with the school in to the following academic year to complete their initial teacher training via the paid SCITT programme.