Graduate Teaching Assistant
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education?
Do you dream of making a difference in the classroom – and building a pathway into teaching?
Would you like to work as a Graduate Teaching Assistant this September in a fantastic Wandsworth Primary school?
Location: South West London (Wandsworth)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £95–£110 per day – Term Time Contract
Join a welcoming, well-resourced, and high-achieving primary school in South West London as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from September 2025 to July 2026 – and gain the experience and skills you need to kickstart your career in education.
What’s the role?
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Support pupils in a Year 4 class, both in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.
* Help deliver targeted intervention in Literacy and Numeracy for children with additional learning needs.
* Provide classroom support and help to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
* Get involved in wider school life – including admin support, displays, and playground duty.
This is a full-time, term-time position offering hands-on classroom experience, ideal for graduates considering teacher training in the near future.
Why this school?
Located in a leafy, residential area of Wandsworth, this two-form entry school is known for its inclusive ethos, dedicated staff, and strong community links. The school is committed to nurturing future educators and provides:
* Supportive mentorship from experienced teachers.
* Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.
* A fantastic route into teacher training programmes the following year.
Conveniently located near public transport links, the school offers a calm yet inspiring environment where purposeful learning happens every day.
Who are we looking for?
This opportunity is perfect for graduates who are:
* Passionate about education and considering a future in teaching.
* Confident, enthusiastic, and patient.
* Ideally experienced working with children or young people – through tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, youth work, or overseas teaching.
Psychology graduates and those interested in Special Educational Needs (SEN) are especially encouraged to apply.
About Academics Ltd
We are a specialist graduate recruiter supporting talented individuals to gain valuable classroom experience before moving into teaching or educational psychology. Our mission is to connect passionate graduates with exceptional London schools.
Take the first step toward your teaching career today.
Apply now and join a school that invests in your future. Trials will be organised for the first week in July so please get in touch for all the details and to arrange to meet the team.
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