Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Redbridge

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable primary classroom experience before taking your next step into education? Perhaps you are considering teacher training, educational psychology, SEN or another career working with children?

Academics are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant in Redbridge, joining a welcoming primary school from ASAP until June 2027, with the potential for the role to become permanent afterwards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to develop their skills, gain hands-on experience within a primary setting and make a genuine difference to children''s learning.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Redbridge

• Location: Redbridge
• Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Contract: ASAP - June 2027
• Potential: Permanent opportunity available afterwards
• Pay: -93110 per day
• Start: ASAP
• Full-time, Monday to Friday

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced primary teachers and support pupils across the classroom, helping them engage with their learning and develop confidence and independence.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience across different areas of primary education while developing your understanding of classroom practice.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1, small-group and whole-class basis
• Working alongside class teachers to support daily learning
• Helping pupils who require additional support with their learning
• Supporting interventions and targeted activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Helping prepare classroom resources and learning materials
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Providing encouragement and helping children develop confidence and independence

Who Would Suit This Role?

This position would suit a graduate who is enthusiastic about working with children and keen to gain meaningful school-based experience.

It could be an excellent stepping stone for graduates considering:

• Primary Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Speech and Language Therapy
• SEN careers
• Social Work
• Youth Work
• Behaviour Support

Previous experience working with children is beneficial but is not essential. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, patient and genuinely passionate about supporting young people.

With a contract running until June 2027 and the potential to secure a permanent position afterwards, this is an opportunity to build valuable experience while becoming part of a school community.

If you''re a graduate looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Redbridge, apply today or contact Academics to find out more.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.