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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 95 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Wandsworth, Greater London

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant Jobs in Wandsworth | September Start

This September, schools across Wandsworth are looking to appoint Graduate Teaching Assistants for full-time, long-term roles throughout the academic year. These opportunities are ideal for graduates with strong academic credentials who are eager to gain hands-on experience before pursuing teacher training or another career working with children. Rather than applying to a single school, you'll be considered for a variety of positions across the area, giving you the best opportunity to find a school where you can develop your skills and enjoy a rewarding year in education.

A Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers an excellent introduction to life in schools while providing experience that will strengthen future applications for teacher training and other child-focused professions. You'll work closely with experienced educators, support pupils both academically and personally, and gain a clear understanding of the skills needed to help young people succeed. It's a challenging, rewarding and highly valuable year for graduates looking to make informed decisions about their future careers.

Key Highlights

  * Graduate Teaching Assistant – full-time, long-term opportunity

  * £95–£110 per day, depending on experience

  * September 2026 start

  * Opportunities available across Wandsworth, South London

  * Full academic year until July 2027

  * Experience working with children or young people is welcomed but not essential

  * Fantastic preparation for teacher training and careers working with children

What You'll Be Doing

  * Supporting pupils during lessons to encourage participation and progress

  * Delivering targeted one-to-one and small group learning support

  * Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation

  * Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence

  * Helping create a positive learning environment where every pupil can succeed

  * Working collaboratively with school staff to support pupils' development throughout the year

Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant for Schools in Wandsworth

  * Hold a degree with a strong academic record, ideally a First or 2:1

  * Demonstrate excellent GCSE and A Level results

  * Possess strong communication skills and a positive, professional approach

  * Have experience working with children or young people, although this isn't essential

  * Be interested in teaching or another career focused on supporting children

  * Commit to a full-time position from September until the end of the academic year

Why Join Schools Across Wandsworth?

  * Gain meaningful classroom experience before committing to teacher training or postgraduate study

  * Learn from experienced teachers and school leaders who value graduate development

  * Develop practical skills that cannot be gained through university study alone

  * Work across one of South London's most popular and well-connected boroughs

  * Build confidence supporting pupils with a range of learning needs and abilities

  * Finish the year with highly regarded experience that will strengthen future career opportunities

How to Apply

If you're an ambitious graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience before beginning a career working with children, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities across Wandsworth starting this September.

A Graduate Teaching Assistant role gives you the opportunity to build confidence, develop practical skills and make a genuine contribution to pupils' education. It's an excellent way to invest in your future while gaining experience that will stay with you throughout your career

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