Graduate Teaching Assistant in London - Academics

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth - September Start

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or another child-focused profession?

Academics is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Wandsworth from September. This is a full-time position for the full academic year, making it an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to build meaningful experience working with children before teacher training, further study or a career in education.

The Role

• Support class teachers with the delivery of engaging, inclusive and stimulating lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who require additional academic or pastoral support.
• Work closely with class teachers and teaching assistants to identify and respond to individual pupil needs.
• Support pupils with a range of learning needs, including children who may require additional SEN support.

The Ideal Candidate

• A degree in any subject.
• A genuine passion for working with children and an interest in primary education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring and approachable manner.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Graduates considering a PGCE, teacher training, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or another child-focused career are particularly encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant position starting in September.
• A full academic year placement within a supportive primary school in Wandsworth.
• A two-week paid trial before commencing the long-term placement.
• Valuable hands-on experience across the primary classroom.
• Experience supporting pupils with different abilities, learning styles and additional needs.
• An excellent stepping stone towards teacher training and other careers working with children.

Whether you're planning to pursue a PGCE, teacher training, educational psychology, speech and language therapy or another career supporting children, this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity provides an excellent foundation in a primary school setting.

If you're an enthusiastic graduate looking to make a genuine difference to children's learning and development this September, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Wandsworth for the full academic year.

Academics Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Right to Work checks and all safer recruitment compliance in accordance with DfE statutory guidance.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.