Graduate Teaching Assistant

Your Teaching; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants in Wandsworth, London, starting September 2025. The role involves supporting students academically and socially. Candidates must be strong graduates with a passion for education. This opportunity offers valuable classroom experience and a potential pathway to teacher training.

Benefits

Training and ongoing support

Opportunity to make a real impact on student learning

Involvement in extracurricular activities

Qualifications

• Must have excellent results across GCSE and A Level.
• Previous experience with young people is beneficial.
• Genuine passion for education required.

Responsibilities

• Support students' academic, social and emotional development.
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Ensure student welfare and safeguarding.
• Support behaviour management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and resilient

Education

Academically strong graduate

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Wandsworth, South West London

Start Date: September 2025/On-going

Salary: £100 - £110 a day depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Are you an aspiring teacher looking to gain in-school experience prior to pursuing teacher training? We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to join schools across Wandsworth this September. This is an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant while making a real impact on pupils learning.

The Role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant:

• Work as a Graduate Teaching Assistant supporting students with their academic, social and emotional development
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to pupils and support those with Special Educational Needs
• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom management, and learning resources
• Ensure student welfare and safeguarding is maintained
• Support class teachers and other staff members with behaviour management
• Opportunities to get involved with extracurricular activities including afterschool clubs and school trips

What Schools Look For:

• Academically strong graduates with a genuine passion for education
• Excellent results across GCSE and A Level
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience with young people in any setting is beneficial
• Resilient, proactive, and eager to learn in a Graduate Teaching Assistant role

What The Role Can Offer You:

• Full-time, long-term Graduate Teaching Assistant positions starting September 2025
• Opportunities in primary and secondary schools across Wandsworth
• Training and ongoing support to help you excel as a Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Perfect stepping stone for graduates based in Wandsworth who are considering teacher training

Don t miss out on this exciting Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity and start the first steps into a rewarding career in teaching.

How to Apply:
If you re a graduate ready to start your journey as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Wandsworth, South West London this September, apply today with your CV, highlighting your academics and relative experience. If you are suitable, we will be in touch.