Job Description:

Graduate Teaching Assistant – September Opportunities Across London

Are you a high-achieving graduate looking to gain meaningful classroom experience before embarking on teacher training, Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy or another child-focused career? JobsinED is working with a range of outstanding primary, secondary and SEN schools across London that are recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants for September starts. These full-time, long-term opportunities provide an excellent introduction to life in education, allowing you to develop practical skills while making a genuine contribution to pupils' learning and development. Schools are interviewing now, with many looking to secure their September appointments before the end of the summer term.

For over a decade, JobsinED has partnered with some of London's most respected schools, helping ambitious graduates begin successful careers in education. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll benefit from hands-on classroom experience, expert mentoring and exposure to outstanding teaching practice across a variety of school settings. Whether your long-term ambition is to become a teacher or pursue further study in child development or psychology, we'll help match you with a school where you can develop professionally and build a strong foundation for your future.

Key Highlights:

• Graduate Teaching Assistant – full-time, long-term opportunities
• £95–£110 per day, depending on experience
• Positions available across London
• September 2026 starts
• Opportunities in Good and Outstanding primary, secondary and SEN schools
• Ideal for graduates considering teaching, Educational Psychology or Speech and Language Therapy
• Schools offering excellent mentoring and professional development
• Interviews taking place ASAP across multiple London boroughs

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects and year groups
• Leading small-group interventions to improve academic progress and pupil confidence
• Providing individual support for pupils who require additional guidance
• Assisting with lesson preparation and creating engaging classroom resources
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure every child reaches their potential

Ideal Candidate for London Schools:

• A high-achieving graduate with an excellent academic background
• Holds a degree from a recognised university with strong GCSE and A-Level results
• Looking to gain school-based experience before teacher training or postgraduate study
• Interested in careers such as teaching, Educational Psychology, SEN, Speech and Language Therapy or child development
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to commit to a full-time role throughout the academic year from September

Why Register with JobsinED?

• Access to Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities across some of London's best schools
• Established relationships with Good and Outstanding primary, secondary and SEN schools
• Personal guidance to help match your experience and career ambitions with the right school
• Opportunities available across a wide range of London boroughs
• Long-term positions offering valuable experience before teacher training or further study
• A specialist education recruitment agency focused exclusively on permanent and long-term school roles

How to Apply:

If you're ready to begin your career in education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and we'll discuss the Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities that best match your academic background, career aspirations and preferred London location.

A Graduate Teaching Assistant role is one of the best ways to gain meaningful experience before taking the next step in your education career. With opportunities available across London's leading schools, now is the ideal time to secure a September position and begin building the skills and experience that will shape your future.