Graduate Teaching Assistant | Barking & Dagenham

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing firm in Greater London seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support primary schools in Barking & Dagenham. This full-time role is suitable for recent graduates eager to develop their teaching skills and gain vital experience before entering teacher training. The position offers a pay range of £85 - £100 per day, with hours Monday to Friday, term-time only. Ideal candidates are passionate about education and possess strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates who want to support children in a primary setting.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Must have good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support lessons and lead small groups in primary schools.
• Develop key teaching skills and gain experience before teacher training.
• Build relationships with pupils and aid in their learning.

Skills

Passion for education

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Patience

Proactive approach

Education

Recent graduates (any subject)

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools in Barking & Dagenham

Start Your Teaching Journey with TimePlan Education.

Are you a recent graduate with a genuine interest in working with children and a long-term goal of becoming a primary teacher? TimePlan Education is offering full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities in supportive primary schools across Barking and Dagenham. We also have flexible day-to-day cover roles available for graduates seeking variety or immediate experience.

These roles are ideal for aspiring primary teachers who want to build confidence in the classroom, develop key teaching skills, and gain meaningful experience before progressing into teacher training.

Why Consider a Graduate TA Role?

• Consistent, hands‑on experience within a primary setting
• Opportunity to support lessons, lead small groups, and build strong relationships with pupils
• Development in phonics, early literacy, behaviour management, and SEND support
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, teacher training routes, or future educational careers
• Ongoing guidance from your dedicated TimePlan consultant

Pay & Hours

• £85 - £100 per day (depending on experience)
• Monday to Friday, term‑time only
• Typical hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

What We're Looking For

• Recent graduates (any subject) with a passion for education
• A patient, confident, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Any experience supporting children or young people (paid or voluntary) is beneficial

If you're ready to begin your pathway into teaching and make a positive impact in a primary school in Barking and Dagenham, apply today to secure your Graduate Teaching Assistant role with TimePlan Education.

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.