Graduate Teaching Assistant Contract Full Time

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a Church of England primary school in Barnet to start immediately. The role focuses on supporting individual students, including those with SEND, and leading small intervention groups to boost attainment and confidence.

This entry-level position is ideal for graduates considering teacher training, with strong school leadership and a supportive environment to foster development and progression in education.

Qualifications

• Graduate level qualification.
• Proactive, positive, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Genuine interest in working with children and pursuing a career in education.
• Previous experience working with young people is preferable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students, including those with SEND.
• Lead small intervention groups to raise attainment and build confidence.
• Help ensure all pupils are fully included and supported to reach their potential.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Interest in education

Education

Graduate level qualification

Job description

• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Church of England Primary School
• Barnet
• Full-time contract
• Immediate start

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a small, welcoming primary school in Barnet, with excellent potential to progress into teacher training for the right candidate.

The role

The role will involve supporting individual students, including those with SEND, as well as leading small intervention groups to help raise attainment and build confidence. You will play an important part in ensuring all pupils are fully included and supported to reach their potential.

This opportunity is ideal for a graduate who is considering a future career in teaching, as the school is keen to support development and provide progression for the right candidate.

The school offers a friendly, close-knit atmosphere with strong leadership and excellent support, making it a great place to begin or develop your career in education.

Requirements

• Graduate level qualification
• Proactive, positive, and enthusiastic attitude
• Genuine interest in working with children and pursuing a career in education
• Previous experience working with young people is preferable but not essential
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a classroom environment

The school

This small, inclusive Church of England primary school inBarnet provides a warm and welcoming environment at the heart of a diverse community. The school is committed to high-quality teaching and ambitious yet realistic expectations, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their very best.

Rooted in the values of Friendship, Resilience, and Hope, the school places a strong emphasis on personal development, wellbeing, and nurturing children within a caring, faith-based ethos. Strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the wider community are central to its success.

As part of a wider London diocesan trust, the school benefits from shared best practice across a network of schools, supporting continuous improvement and collaboration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience supporting pupils across the school, working closely with teachers to help deliver high-quality learning.