UCL Graduate Teaching Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing primary school in Wandsworth is seeking a UCL Graduate Teaching Assistant from September 2025. This role is ideal for graduates aiming for a career in education, providing essential support to children, particularly in literacy and numeracy, while gaining valuable experience in a school environment.

Qualifications

• UCL Graduate with a degree from a top university.
• Full availability from September 2025 – July 2026.
• Strong interest in education or child development.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across the curriculum, particularly literacy and numeracy.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support.
• Help pupils build confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Support teachers and SEND professionals across the school.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Caring approach

Interest in education

Confidence building

Resilience

Independence development

Education

2:1 or First-Class degree from UCL or another top university

Job description

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UCL Graduate Teaching Assistant – Wandsworth Primary School

Location: Wandsworth, South West London

Contract: September 2025 – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)

Pay: £444.00 per week (PAYE)

Interviews: June/July 2025

Are you a UCL Graduate Teaching Assistant looking to build experience in a primary school ahead of a career in teaching, educational psychology, or child development?

A nurturing primary school in Wandsworth is seeking a UCL Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their support team from September. You will work across KS1 and KS2, helping children develop academically and socially through in-class support and targeted interventions.

As a UCL Graduate, you will gain valuable experience working with a range of pupils, including those with additional needs, while contributing to the positive and inclusive culture of the school.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting learning across the curriculum, particularly literacy and numeracy
• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Helping pupils build confidence, resilience, and independence
• Supporting teachers and SEND professionals across the school
• A 2:1 or First-Class degree from UCL (or another top university)
• A patient, adaptable, and caring approach
• A strong interest in education or child development
• Full availability from September 2025 – July 2026

This UCL Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Wandsworth offers an excellent route into teaching, Ed Psych, or child-focused careers.

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