Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job description

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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Graduate Teaching Assistant | South Woodford | INDSUP

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South Woodford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English