Graduate Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Assistant role at an outstanding primary school in Wandsworth, London. You will support teachers, work across EYFS/KS1/KS2, and help pupils build confidence and skills in English and Maths.

The ideal candidate is passionate about children, with previous experience in primary settings, and is comfortable assisting pupils individually and in groups. The position runs full-time during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience with primary-aged pupils in a school or childcare setting.
• Confident supporting pupils individually and in small groups.
• Genuine passion for working with children and helping them reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting class teachers with engaging and interactive primary lessons.
• Providing classroom support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Working with small groups to reinforce English and Mathematics.
• Providing one-to-one support for pupils needing extra assistance.
• Supporting children with SEN and additional learning needs.

Job description

Teaching Assistant | Outstanding Primary School | Wandsworth, London

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them achieve their full potential?

Would you love the opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant in a fantastic, highly regarded Primary school in Wandsworth?

Teaching Assistant Opportunity

Daily Rate: £95-£105 per day

Location: Wandsworth, London

Contract: November 2026 to July 2027

Working Pattern: Full-time, Term Time Only

School: Highly regarded Primary School

Opportunities: General Classroom Support and SENAcademics is delighted to be working in partnership with a fantastic, well-established Primary school in Wandsworth to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistants.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with experienced class teachers to support teaching and learning across the primary age range. You will play an important role in helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and academic abilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting class teachers with the delivery of engaging and interactive primary lessons.
• Providing classroom support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Working with small groups of pupils to reinforce learning in English and Mathematics.
• Providing one-to-one support for pupils who require additional assistance.
• Supporting children with SEN and additional learning needs.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and academic development.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children.
• Has previous experience working with primary-aged pupils, either in a school or another childcare setting.
• Is confident supporting pupils individually and in small groups.
• Is enthusiastic about helping children reach their full potential.

The school welcomes applications from individuals with previous Teaching Assistant experience, as well as those looking to develop their career within primary education.

Conveniently located in Wandsworth, the school benefits from excellent public transport links across 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