Graduate Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; London Borough of Waltham Forest; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education in London is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support primary SEN across the borough of Waltham Forest. The role offers daily rates of £85.50–£110 and starts ASAP after registration and safeguarding checks.

This position provides a valuable stepping stone for graduates in psychology, education or related fields to observe how additional learning needs are supported in schools and gain practical classroom experience.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies or another relevant discipline.
• Graduate Teaching Assistant who listens carefully and follows guidance consistently.
• School experience is not essential; mentoring, tutoring, care or volunteering welcome.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one, alongside safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce classroom learning through individual support and focused small-group activities.
• Use teacher-provided resources to support early literacy, numeracy and communication.
• Encourage participation and help pupils practise strategies for managing classroom routines.
• Keep useful observations on engagement and progress, sharing them with the class teacher.

Education

Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Waltham Forest | Graduate SEN Experience | £85.50-£110 per day | ASAP Start

Reeson Education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for primary SEN support opportunities across the borough of Waltham Forest, East London, including Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone and Chingford. ASAP starts are available following registration and safeguarding checks.

Becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant is a useful next step for psychology, education and related graduates who want to understand how additional learning needs are supported in school.

Role Highlights for a Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Pay: £85.50-£110 per day, depending on experience and assignment.
• Location: Waltham Forest, London.
• Start: ASAP, following registration and safeguarding checks.
• Working pattern: Assignments matched to your availability and experience.

Your Role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant

In your Graduate Teaching Assistant role, you will help children participate in lessons while learning from the teaching and support staff around you.

• Reinforce classroom learning through individual support and focused small-group activities.
• Use teacher-provided resources to support early literacy, numeracy and communication.
• Encourage participation and help pupils practise strategies for managing classroom routines.
• Keep useful observations on engagement and progress, sharing them with the class teacher.

What We Are Looking For in a Graduate Teaching Assistant

• A degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies or another relevant discipline.
• An approachable Graduate Teaching Assistant who listens carefully and follows guidance consistently.
• School experience is not essential; experience through mentoring, tutoring, care or volunteering is welcome.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one, alongside satisfactory safeguarding checks.

Why Apply for This Graduate Teaching Assistant Role

• Gain experience relevant to teaching, child development and SEN support careers.
• Discuss suitable local assignments and your longer-term interests with Reeson Education.

Nathan @ Reeson

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%