Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant | South Woodford | October 2026 Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience before pursuing a career in teaching? A welcoming 3-form entry primary school in South Woodford, catering for around 600 pupils from Nursery to Year 6, is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to gain hands-on experience across a vibrant community primary school, while developing their understanding of teaching, learning and SEND.

Graduate Teaching Assistant
- The Role:

£90-£100 per day, depending on experience Monday-Friday, term-time only Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 Opportunity to work closely with children with SEND Provide 1:1 and small-group support alongside class teachers Gain valuable experience before pursuing teacher training Potential opportunity to undertake school-based teacher training from September 2027 Work within a welcoming and inclusive primary school community Access to dedicated sensory rooms and a sensory garden to support pupils with additional needs The Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant: A graduate with a genuine interest in education and working with children Passionate about supporting pupils to achieve their potential Patient, enthusiastic and confident working with young people Interested in gaining experience before pursuing teacher training Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential If you are a graduate considering a career in primary teaching and would like to gain meaningful classroom experience in South Woodford, this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity could be an excellent next step.

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