Graduate Teaching Assistant - Train to Teach in London

EdEx - Education Recruitment; Ilford; On-site; GBP 19,372 - 22,140; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students across various Key Stages in London. This role involves providing academic support and fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials and a passion for inspiring young people. The positions are full-time, with opportunities for paid teacher training after one year. Competitive pay ranges from £105 to £120 per day, with a start date scheduled for September 2025.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a strong academic background in relevant subjects.
• Evident passion for inspiring young people during interviews.
• General understanding of potential routes into teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stages (KS3, KS4, KS5) in academic booster sessions.
• Assist in running interventions and revision sessions.
• Provide support for students with mild to moderate SEN.

Skills

Resilience

Can-Do Attitude

Positive Demeanour

Passion for inspiring young people

Education

Graduate, 1st Class or 2:1

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach in London

This range is provided by EdEx – Education Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Director & Co-Founder at EdEx – Education Recruitment

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach in London

Q – Are you a graduate interested in teaching, but not quite ready to dive into a PGCE or SCITT?

Q – Looking for a school that offers paid teacher training, outstanding leadership, and real development opportunities?

EdEx can help, here's how….

EdEx are exclusively partnered with 3 East London Secondary Schools (Haringey, Hackney, Enfield). Each school is looking for high-achieving graduates, who are keen to embark on teacher training, but want hands‑on experience in schools before taking the plunge. Each school is graded ‘Outstanding’ and is part of the leading trust in London. You will be surrounded by like-minded, ambitious, caring graduates, who want to make a genuine difference.

Teaching in London is vibrant, fast‑paced and life‑changing, not just for you, but for the young people you’ll support. We all remember our best teachers. This is your opportunity to become one of them.

EdEx are working on x6 Graduate Teaching Assistant roles, starting in September 2025. Each role is guaranteed for one full academic year. September 2025 – July 2026. Full time, Monday to Friday. If you enjoy your year at the school and cement your passion for teaching, inspiring real change and inspiring students, you can train to teach from September 2026, on a salaried teacher training SCITT (paid for + no more student debt). You will be supported, nurtured and progress quickly.

What skills and experience do you need as a Graduate Teaching Assistant?

• A graduate, 1st Class or 2:1
• Strong A Levels and GCSEs across the board – especially in your chosen subject specialism
• An evident passion for inspiring young people – this must come across during interview
• A general understanding of potential routes into teaching – but you don't need to know everything
• Resilience, Can‑Do Attitude & Positive Demeanour – Teaching and Teaching Assistant roles are tough, but rewarding

That's all you need – Experience like tutoring, mentoring, summer camps or childcare is a bonus but not essential. Most important is your desire to make an impact.

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Role Details:

• Paid weekly, daily rates between £105 – £120 per day (Term Time Only)
• Monday to Friday, School Hours Typically 8am – 4pm (no weekends)
• ASAP start, through till July 2026 initially
• Scope to go onto a Permanent Contract and Salaried Teacher Training from Sept 26
• Support students across Key Stages (KS3, KS4, KS5) 1-2-1 and in small groups running interventions, academic booster session and revision sessions
• Support students in your chosen subject specialism (any subjects like English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages)
• Support students with mild to moderate SEN (e.g. Autism, Speech and Language, SEMH etc)
• Full classroom support alongside qualified class teachers and exceptional leaders

If you're considering a career in teaching and want to gain world‑class hands‑on experience, apply to these Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunities today. Ryan at EdEx will be in touch within 24 hours via email if you're shortlisted for the Secondary Teaching Assistant vacancies.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education