Graduate Teaching Assistant Full Time Placement NEW

targetjobs UK; Edgware; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Targetjobs UK is working with a large all-through academy in Edgware to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils across all year groups, including those with Special Educational Needs.

The role involves supporting individual and group work, leading small groups in English, Maths, phonics and reading, assisting with assessments, preparing resources, and helping with break times and extra-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong verbal and written English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Calm and approachable manner.
• Interest in pursuing a career in education.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students and groups within the class.
• Lead small groups in English, Maths, phonics and reading.
• Support pupils with SEN and additional learning needs.
• Assist with class preparations including resources and equipment.
• Help with assessments and observations.
• Support extra-curricular events and initiatives.
• Provide assistance during break and lunchtimes as required.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Strong verbal and written English

Excellent communication skills

Calm and approachable

Education

Bachelor's degree

GCSE English and GCSE Maths (Grade C/4)

Job description

Primary School

• Full Time
• All-through Academy
• Edgware
• Start date: September 2026

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils working at all levels, including children with Special Educational Needs within a class or across a year group.

Your Role Will Include

• Providing support to individual students and groups within the class, ensuring pupils understand the work set, know their learning objectives, and stay on task in order to make progress.
• Leading small groups in English, Maths, phonics, and reading
• Working with students with SEN and additional learning needs
• Supporting the preparation of classes including resources and equipment
• Assisting with assessments/observations where required
• Assisting with extra-curricular events and initiatives
• Providing support during break and lunchtimes as required

Qualifications Required

• A Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of Grade C/4 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths
• An interest in pursuing a career in education
• Strong verbal and written English
• Excellent communication skills
• A calm and approachable manner

The Academy

This large all-through academy is based in Edgware, with good local transport links and is a popular choice for families in the local area. In this specially designed building, pupils have the opportunity to grow and develop with facilities specifically designed for younger children, but with the benefits of the resources of the attached secondary academy. There is a strong leadership team in place within the primary academy, and staff and pupils enjoy a smaller, community atmosphere. There are good opportunities for professional development across the academy including teacher training so this is a great option for graduates and those looking to further their career in education.

All Graduate Teaching Assistant roles are offered on an academic year contract from September 2025 to July 2026. There will be opportunities after this contract for outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants to continue with the school into the following academic year to complete their initial teacher training via the paid SCITT programme.