Graduate Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a welcoming SEN primary school in Lewisham. The role supports class teachers across the primary age range, helping pupils with learning and pastoral needs and contributing to a positive classroom environment.

The successful candidate will have a degree in any subject, strong communication and organisational skills, and a genuine interest in education and child development.

Qualifications

• A degree in any subject area.
• Strong interest in education and child development.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum.
• Deliver focused intervention sessions in literacy and numeracy.
• Assist pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and support staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Interest in education/child dev

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Posted 22 October 2026 Salary £100 - £117 per day Location Lewisham Job type Temporary Discipline Special Education Needs Reference GraduateTAlewishamSE_1792666035

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Lewisham - ASAP start

Remedy is working closely with this welcoming SEN school in Greenwich to appoint a passionate Graduate Teaching Assistant who can provide academic and pastoral support across the primary age range. A thriving and high-achieving primary school in Greenwich is seeking a dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team starting Monday 2nd November.

Location: Lewisham, South East London
Salary: £100 - £117 per day
Start Date: ASAP start
Contract: Full academic year, Monday to Friday, term-time only

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support class teachers in delivering engaging lessons, help pupils achieve their learning goals, and contribute to a positive classroom environment. You will work with individuals and small groups, helping children build confidence and make progress across the curriculum.

This school in Lewisham prides itself on nurturing future educators and has successfully supported many graduates into teacher training programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum
• Deliver focused intervention sessions in literacy and numeracy
• Assist pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and support staff

The successful Graduate Teaching Assistant will have:

• A degree in any subject area
• A strong interest in education and child development
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Previous experience working with children (preferred but not essential)

What the School Offers

• Outstanding mentoring and support
• A welcoming and inclusive environment
• Experience across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Opportunities to progress into teacher training
• Excellent transport links throughout Lewisham, South East London

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.