A rewarding career working with children often starts with gaining the right experience, and this September, schools across Battersea are looking to appoint Graduate Teaching Assistants for full-time, long-term roles throughout the academic year. We're looking for graduates with excellent academic backgrounds who are keen to immerse themselves in school life, support pupils to achieve their best and develop the skills needed for a future in education or another child-focused profession. These opportunities span a range of schools across Battersea, allowing us to match talented graduates with the setting that's right for them.
Working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant gives you an unrivalled insight into how schools operate while allowing you to make a genuine contribution to pupils' learning and development. You'll work alongside experienced teachers, build strong relationships with young people and develop confidence in a professional environment where no two days are ever quite the same. Whether your long-term ambition is teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, SEND or another career supporting children, this experience will provide an outstanding platform for your future.
Key Highlights
* Graduate Teaching Assistant – full-time, long-term opportunity
* £95–£110 per day, depending on experience
* September 2026 start
* Opportunities available across Battersea, South West London
* Full academic year through to July 2027
* Experience working with children is advantageous but not essential
* Ideal experience before teacher training or a career working with young people
What You'll Be Doing
* Supporting pupils in lessons to build confidence and encourage progress
* Leading one-to-one and small group interventions across a range of subjects
* Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
* Encouraging pupils to develop positive attitudes towards learning
* Helping maintain an engaging, inclusive and purposeful classroom environment
* Working collaboratively with teaching staff to support pupils' academic and personal development
Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant for Schools in Battersea
* Hold a degree with a strong academic profile, ideally a First or 2:1
* Demonstrate excellent GCSE and A Level results
* Have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people
* Bring enthusiasm, resilience and a proactive approach to school life
* Experience working with children is welcomed but isn't essential
* Be available full-time from September until the end of the academic year
Why Join Schools Across Battersea?
* Gain meaningful classroom experience before applying for teacher training or postgraduate study
* Learn from experienced educators committed to supporting graduate development
* Develop transferable skills including communication, organisation and behaviour management
* Work in one of South London's most vibrant and well-connected locations
* Build experience that will strengthen applications across education and child-focused professions
* Join schools looking to invest in graduates with long-term career ambitions
How to Apply
If you're a high-achieving graduate ready to gain valuable classroom experience before taking the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities across Battersea starting this September.
The experience you gain as a Graduate Teaching Assistant will extend far beyond the classroom. You'll develop practical skills, build professional confidence and finish the academic year with a stronger understanding of where your future career could take you
Salary description
£95.00 - £110.00 per day