A well-regarded secondary school in Wandsworth is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant for an immediate start, offering an academically strong graduate the chance to spend the year developing substantial classroom experience. The position is full-time and long-term, with a daily rate of £95–£110. You will work closely with teachers across the school, supporting pupils in lessons as well as through targeted small-group and one-to-one work. Previous classroom experience is useful but not essential, making this particularly suitable for a graduate considering teacher training. What matters most is a strong academic record, confidence around young people and a serious interest in education.
The school is Good/Outstanding graded and has a clear focus on academic progress, consistent classroom routines and high expectations for pupils. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will learn directly from experienced teachers and gain an understanding of lesson delivery, behaviour management, assessment and pupil support. Graduates intending to apply for teacher training will build the practical experience needed to make an informed next step into the profession. There is also valuable exposure for those considering educational psychology, SEN or child development. Staff are looking for someone who wants to learn from the experience and become increasingly confident in the classroom over the course of the placement.
Key Highlights:
* Graduate Teaching Assistant – full-time secondary school position
* Receive £95–£110 per day, dependent on experience
* Located in Wandsworth, South West London
* Rated Good/Outstanding by Ofsted
* Begin immediately, with applications currently being reviewed
* Commit to a long-term position within the same school
* Prepare for teacher training through sustained, practical classroom experience
* Work alongside established teachers across lessons and interventions
What You'll Be Doing:
* Support teaching across the curriculum by helping pupils understand instructions, concepts and lesson activities
* Deliver focused one-to-one and small-group sessions for pupils requiring additional academic input
* Guide students towards greater independence while maintaining high expectations for their work
* Assist classroom teachers with lesson resources, preparation and appropriate adaptations
* Track how individual pupils respond to support and communicate relevant observations to teachers
* Contribute to consistent classroom routines that keep pupils focused on learning
Ideal Candidate for this Wandsworth School:
* Hold a strong undergraduate degree, with a 2:1 or First-Class classification preferred
* Demonstrate an accomplished academic background alongside clear written and verbal communication
* Aspire towards teaching or another education-related profession such as educational psychology, SEN or child development
* Approach working with young people with maturity, patience and appropriately high expectations
* Commit fully to this long-term Graduate Teaching Assistant role rather than seeking short-term supply work
* Provide previous experience from tutoring, mentoring, coaching or schools where available, although this is desirable rather than essential
Why Join This Wandsworth School?
* Experience daily classroom practice within a Good/Outstanding graded South West London school
* Observe experienced teachers and develop a realistic understanding of the demands of the profession
* Strengthen future teacher-training applications with sustained experience rather than occasional school placements
* Undertake a mixture of whole-class support, interventions and individual academic work
* Develop practical skills in explaining concepts, managing pupil relationships and supporting different learning needs
* Establish a year of relevant professional experience within one school before taking your next career step
How to Apply:
The school is interviewing for an immediate appointment and will consider strong graduate applications as they arrive. Apply through this listing with your CV to be considered for the Graduate Teaching Assistant position.
If teaching is the direction you intend to take, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to test that ambition properly rather than observing from the sidelines. A long-term placement in a strong Wandsworth school will give you the classroom knowledge, professional references and practical experience to approach teacher training with considerably more confidence
Salary description
£95.00 - £110.00 per year