Secondary School | Croydon | September Start | Full Time
Are you a high-achieving graduate looking to take your first step into education?
We are working with an outstanding secondary school in Croydon seeking ambitious and motivated graduates to join their team as Graduate Teaching Assistants.
The Role - Graduate Teaching Assistant (Croydon)
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students across the school to access learning, build confidence, and achieve strong academic outcomes.
Working closely with experienced teachers, you will support learning in the classroom, deliver targeted interventions, and provide tailored academic support to individuals and small groups. Where possible, you will also be deployed within your degree specialism to add further value to subject delivery.
This role provides outstanding school-based experience and is ideal for graduates aspiring to careers in:
Teaching & Teacher Training
Educational Psychology
Social Work
Speech & Language Therapy
Youth Work & Pastoral Support
Tutoring & Academic Mentoring
About the School
This outstanding secondary school in Croydon offers a vibrant and supportive environment where both students and staff thrive. You can expect:
A consistently high-performing school with excellent GCSE and A-Level outcomes
A collaborative, supportive and experienced staff team
Engaged students with positive attitudes to learning
Excellent CPD and teacher training pathways
Strong pastoral systems and inclusive practice
Convenient transport links across South London
A welcoming and ambitious school community
Key Responsibilities
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support students on a 1:1, small group, and whole-class basis
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
Deliver targeted intervention sessions to raise attainment
Monitor and feedback on student progress and engagement
Adapt learning materials to support different abilities and needPerson Specification
We are looking for graduates who:
Hold a degree from a recognised university
Have strong academic ability and subject knowledge
Are confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills
Are passionate about education and working with young people
Are considering a future career in teaching or a related field
Are proactive, reliable, and eager to learn Next Steps
If you are a motivated graduate looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Croydon, and want to gain invaluable experience in an outstanding secondary school, we would love to hear from you.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Salary description
£95.00 - £120.00 per day