Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Philosophy Education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Croydon, starting in September 2025. This role involves supporting pupils, including those with special educational needs, in their learning journey. Suitable candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills, eager to gain practical classroom experience before training for a teaching career.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of Grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths.
• Experience working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to individual students and groups to ensure understanding.
• Leading small groups in English, Maths, phonics, and reading.
• Working with students with SEN and additional learning needs.

Skills

Communication

Verbal English

Written English

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
• 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.