Graduate Teaching Assistant - Preparatory School

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in Southwark is seeking a graduate-level Teaching Assistant to support class teachers and pupils. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking for school-based experience and those considering a future in education. Full-time position with opportunities for professional growth in a warm, high-achieving team.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to CPD training

Friendly support from a local consultant

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in working with children and schools.
• Clear, confident communication and a warm, professional manner.
• Ideally some experience with children (formal or informal).

Responsibilities

• Supporting class teachers across EYFS or Key Stage 1/2.
• Leading small group interventions and 1:1 support.
• Supporting pupils' learning, wellbeing, and progress.

Skills

Communication

Interest in education

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Overview

Got a degree and a passion for education? This is your ideal next step.

A leading preparatory school in Southwark is looking for a graduate-level Teaching Assistant to join their warm, high-achieving team. Whether you’re considering teacher training or just exploring the education world, this role will give you hands-on experience in a truly supportive setting.

What the role involves

• Supporting class teachers across EYFS or Key Stage 1/2
• Leading small group interventions and 1:1 support
• Helping with classroom organisation and daily routines
• Supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and progress
• Engaging with parents, staff, and wider school life

To be considered, you’ll need

• A degree (in any subject) – essential
• A genuine interest in working with children and schools
• Clear, confident communication and a warm, professional manner
• Ideally some experience with children (formal or informal)

This role is perfect if you’re

• A recent graduate looking for school-based experience
• Considering a future in teaching or education
• Looking for a meaningful, full-time role in a respected Southwark school

What you’ll get with Protocol Education

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella company hassle)
• FREE access to CPD training—covering safeguarding, behaviour, phonics & more
• Friendly support from a local Southwark consultant
• A chance to build your education career in an inspiring school setting

Not Thrive trained yet? No worries—we’ll provide it free. This specialist training helps you support emotional wellbeing in the classroom and makes you even more appealing to schools.

Ready to apply? This could be your first step into a brilliant career. Or drop us a message if you’d like to talk it through—we’re always here to help.

Bring your degree to the classroom—and see where it can take you. ️

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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