Graduate TA/LSA

Graduate Opportunity - Primary School Teaching Assistant

Salary: £95 - £110 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a recent graduate eager to start a meaningful career in education?
Would you welcome the chance to gain hands-on experience as a Teaching Assistant in a vibrant and supportive primary school?

We're working with a welcoming two-form entry primary school in the heart of Brixton, South West London, who are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic graduate for the full 2025-26 academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain in-depth classroom experience and make a genuine difference to children's learning and development.

As a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant, you'll play a key part in supporting a Year 4 class, providing both classroom-based and one-to-one assistance.
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Supporting individual pupils with additional learning needs on a one-to-one basis.

Supporting individual pupils with additional learning needs on a one-to-one basis.
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Running small group interventions focused on numeracy and literacy.

Running small group interventions focused on numeracy and literacy.
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Assisting the class teacher with general classroom duties.

Assisting the class teacher with general classroom duties.
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Supporting the wider school team with occasional admin tasks, displays, and playground supervision.

Supporting the wider school team with occasional admin tasks, displays, and playground supervision.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, during term time.

Located in a leafy residential part of Lambeth, this large, well-resourced primary school is proud of its inclusive ethos, strong community support, and commitment to nurturing the next generation of educators. Each year, the school welcomes a select number of graduates who are serious about building a career in teaching or education.

Led by a forward-thinking Headteacher, the school offers a positive and purposeful learning environment, excellent facilities, and is well connected by public transport.

This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates-particularly those with a background in Psychology or related subjects-who are keen to gain experience supporting children with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have:
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Previous experience working with children (in any setting-schools, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, etc.).

Previous experience working with children (in any setting-schools, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, etc.).
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A confident, engaging, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young learners.

A confident, engaging, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young learners.
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A genuine interest in pursuing a career in teaching, SEN, or education more broadly.

A genuine interest in pursuing a career in teaching, SEN, or education more broadly.
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A proactive, patient, and reliable attitude.

A proactive, patient, and reliable attitude.
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Gain valuable, paid classroom experience ahead of teacher training or a career in education.

Gain valuable, paid classroom experience ahead of teacher training or a career in education.
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Make a positive impact on pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Make a positive impact on pupils' learning and wellbeing.
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Join a supportive, welcoming school community.

Join a supportive, welcoming school community.
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Work in a well-connected, desirable location with strong transport links.

Work in a well-connected, desirable location with strong transport links.

If you're a motivated graduate who's passionate about supporting young learners and looking to take the first step in your education career, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what draws you to this role.