Graduate Teaching Assistant

SMART Teachers is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to work in a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Hammersmith & Fulham from September 2026.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll support teachers across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, helping pupils reach their full potential both academically and socially.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, assisting with classroom activities, supporting individual pupils and small groups, and contributing to a positive and engaging learning environment.

Every day offers the chance to gain practical classroom experience, making this an ideal role for graduates considering a future in teaching or another child-focused profession.

As part of SMART Teachers, you'll have access to our National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP)—a specialist training programme designed to prepare graduates for success in primary schools.

Through NTAP, you'll benefit from:

• Comprehensive online training designed by education experts
• Safeguarding and child protection training
• Behaviour management and classroom support strategies
• Ongoing guidance from experienced education consultants
• A recognised pathway into long-term school roles and teacher training

Whether your ambition is to become a Primary Teacher, Educational Psychologist, SEN Teacher, or Speech and Language Therapist, NTAP provides an excellent foundation for your future career.

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum
• Work with individual pupils and small intervention groups
• Help prepare engaging classroom activities and learning resources
• Encourage positive behaviour and active participation
• Support pupils with varying learning needs
• Build positive relationships with pupils, teachers, and parents
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment

SMART Teachers works in partnership with a wide range of welcoming and well-established primary schools across Hammersmith & Fulham
, including community schools, academies, faith schools, and multi-form entry settings.

Each school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers and dedicated leadership teams who are passionate about developing future education professionals.

Many of our partner sch