Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Wide range of roles

Long-term & permanent

Flexible daily supply

KS3-KS5 exposure

SEN experience

CPD training

CV boosting

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants for September 2026 in Croydon & South West London. The role offers competitive daily PAYE rates (£90–£110) and a range of school opportunities across KS3 to KS5, with flexible daily supply work and potential long-term and permanent placements.

A degree or final year status is acceptable, with DBS and safeguarding checks standard. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, reliable and patient, with a passion for working with pupils and

Qualifications

• Completed degree, currently studying towards a degree, or due to graduate.
• Genuine interest in working with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Reliable, patient and approachable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a school environment.
• Previous experience with children is desirable but not essential.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Patience

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

Education

Completed degree / current student

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – September 2026

Graduate Teaching Assistants – September 2026

Location: Croydon & South West London

Salary: £90 – £110 per day PAYE

Contract: Daily Supply, Long-Term & Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

What we're looking for:

• A completed degree, currently studying towards a degree, or due to graduate
• A genuine interest in working with children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Someone who is reliable, patient and approachable
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• A willingness to learn and develop within a school environment
• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential

What we can offer:

• Competitive daily rates of £90–£110 per day PAYE
• Access to a wide range of secondary school opportunities
• Long-term and permanent positions
• Flexible daily supply work
• Opportunities across KS3 ,KS4 AND KS5
• Opportunities to gain experience supporting pupils with SEN and additional needs
• A dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Valuable classroom experience to strengthen your CV
• The opportunity to explore whether a career in education is right for you

Why Teaching Personnel?

If you're studying for a degree or have recently graduated and are looking to get your foot in the door of education, this is a great way to gain real classroom experience while being supported by an experienced recruitment consultant.

We work with a large number Secondary Schools inSouth West London, meaning we have a variety of opportunities available depending on your experience, interests and career plans.

Whether you're considering becoming a teacher, educational psychologist, SEN specialist, youth worker or simply want to gain experience working with children, we'd love to hear from you.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to the necessary compliance and safeguarding checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.