Graduate Teaching Assistant — Impactful Primary Education Role

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is working with a well-led primary school in the Borough of Waltham Forest (Redbridge) seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to join in October or November 2026. The role is full-time and long-term, working with students from Reception to Year 6 on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

You will support the class teacher to help children reach their academic targets, including pupils with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH. The school offers excellent CPD and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Graduate with strong academics across the board.
• Desire to work with children of all ages and abilities.
• Experience with SEND/SEMH preferred.
• Motivated individual eager to start.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning targets in and outside lessons.
• Work 1:1 with students across Reception to Year 6.
• Assist with ASD, ADHD, SEMH pupils.
• Collaborate with class teacher and support staff.

Skills

1:1 support

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Adaptive learning

Education

Graduate qualification

Job description

Academics is working with a well-led primary school in the Borough of Waltham Forest (Redbridge) seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to join in October or November 2026. The role is full-time and long-term, working with students from Reception to Year 6 on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

You will support the class teacher to help children reach their academic targets, including pupils with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH. The school offers excellent CPD and a collaborative team.