Humanities graduates

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular training

Competitive pay

Placement support

Job summary

TimePlan Education is seeking flexible humanities graduates for full-time teaching assistant roles in South London and surrounding areas, with a September 2026 start. No previous experience with children is required, though experience in dance, drama, sports, youth work, or arts can be advantageous.

Strong numeracy and literacy skills are essential for both primary and secondary settings. Roles are ideal for graduates aiming to pursue teacher training in the future, such as a PGCE or Teach

Qualifications

• You should hold a recent humanities degree.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for the roles.
• Experience working with children is helpful but not essential; other relevant experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support as a teaching assistant in primary and secondary settings.
• Support children or adults with SEN where required.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and pupil engagement.
• Ideal candidates are considering teacher training in the future (e.g., PGCE or Teach First).

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

SEN experience

Education

Recent humanities degree

Job description

Humanities graduates- Teaching Assistant- South London

TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic humanities graduates for full‑time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in South London (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full‑time humanities graduate teaching assistant roles will start in September 2026.

Previous experience working with children is not essential for the humanities graduate teaching assistant roles in South London, although other relevant experience (for example in a dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts capacity) would be advantageous, as well as experience supporting children or adults with SEN.

You should hold a recent humanities degree. Roles for university graduates are available in both primary and secondary settings in South London.

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for the humanities graduate teaching assistant roles in South London.

Humanities graduate teaching assistant roles in South London schools would particularly suit individuals who are keen to undertake teacher training in the future, such as a PGCE or Teach First, looking for teaching assistant experience over the next academic year.

TimePlan Education offers a number of benefits, including regular training, competitive pay and support throughout your placement.

If you are interested in a humanities graduate teaching assistant role in South London with a September 2026 start, TimePlan Education Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.