Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Gower School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,850 - 29,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 additional day of annual leave after each year

Annual salary reviews

In house training

Career progression opportunity

Pension Scheme

Free hot lunch every day

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Islington, London, is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate should be motivated, flexible, and dedicated, holding a degree in any subject. Responsibilities include supporting teaching staff and engaging with students. The position offers a starting salary of £26,500 per year, with numerous employee benefits including annual leave allowance and in-house training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and dedicated individual with a passion for teaching.
• Experience in a private day nursery, school, or Montessori setting is ideal.
• Reliability and enthusiasm are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching staff in day-to-day activities.
• Engage with students and assist in their learning.
• Involvement in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Motivated

Flexible

Team spirit

Enthusiastic

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

The Gower School, based in Islington London are looking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant to complement our strong team. ISI inspected our Primary school in December 2025 and has judged us to have met every standard.

The Gower School is an over-subscribed, thriving, popular and dynamic school. The right applicant should be willing to be involved in all aspects of school life.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week for 48 weeks of the year.

Place of work:

N1 9JF

Salary:

Starting from£26,500 per year, dependant on qualifications and experience and will be discussed at interview stage. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Person specification:

Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated, sensitive, flexible, enthusiastic, reliable, dedicated and passionate with good team spirit. We offer an excellent working environment in a well-resourced Accredited Montessori Primary school. You will hold a degree in any subject and ideally have experience working in a private day nursery, school or Montessori setting.

Employee benefits:

• 1 additional day of annual leave after each full year of employment
• Annual salary reviews
• In house training and external training as part of career development
• Career progression opportunity
• Pension Scheme
• Free hot lunch prepared by our chef on the premises every day

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to have a clear DBS check. External candidates will need to provide two references from previous employers.