Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location:

Newham

Start Date:

September 2026

Salary: £100 per day

Ready to turn your degree into something that makes a real difference every single day?

Why settle for an ordinary first step when your career could start by inspiring the next generation?

Could your greatest achievement after graduation be helping young minds discover theirs?

Teacher Active is excited to be recruiting enthusiastic graduates to join our fantastic team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from September 2026. We work with a wide range of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Newham, giving you the opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience while making a genuine impact on children’s learning.

Whether you’ve recently finished university or are looking for a meaningful role before teacher training or another career in education, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop new skills, build confidence and discover what life in the classroom is really like. You don't need previous school experience to apply—if you have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children, we’d love to hear from you.

Our experienced consultants will guide and support you every step of the way, helping you find placements that match your strengths and aspirations.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils both in and out of the classroom, work alongside experienced teachers, encourage children’s confidence and learning, and become an important part of the wider school community. Every day brings something different, allowing you to gain practical experience while developing transferable skills that will benefit your future career.

• A university degree (any subject welcomed)
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, enthusiastic and positive attitude
• The confidence to work as part of a team and use your own initiative
• A willingness to learn from experienced education professionals
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable, or a willingness to apply for one
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience in a variety of welcoming primary schools
• Competitive pay of £100 per day
• Access to free CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression platform
• Flexible placements to help you build experience and confidence across Newham
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
• All Teacher Active staff are paid on a PAYE basis, meaning you’ll receive the correct Tax and National Insurance contributions with no hidden administration charges deducted from your pay.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role.