Graduate Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	18 August 2025
Salary:	£500 to £600 per week
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	17 September 2025
Location:	CR0 1XF
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	HaG-gradta-18/08-30266

Summary

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Full-Time | Secondary School | September Start

Location: Croydon, South West London
Contract: Full-time role, Monday to Friday 8:30am–15:30pm
Salary: £500–£600 per week
Start Date: September 2025
School Type: High-achieving and inclusive Secondary School

Job Summary

Are you a recent graduate from a leading university with a passion for learning and an interest in becoming a teacher?

This highly regarded Secondary School in Croydon, known for its excellent results and supportive environment, is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

In this exciting role, you will use your strong academic background to make a difference every day whilst gaining invaluable classroom experience in a vibrant, forward-thinking school. No two days will be the same, and you’ll be part of a team that inspires success and nurtures ambition.

This full-time position is ideal for aspiring teachers looking to train in 2026 or beyond. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across KS3 and KS4, working closely with experienced teachers to build your skills and confidence in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons in your subject specialism

  
  

• Provide one-to-one and small group academic support

  
  

• Build strong relationships with pupils to keep them engaged and motivated

  
  

• Coach and mentor students, supporting behaviour management and classroom organisation

  
  

• Contribute to extra-curricular activities and wider school life

  
  Who We’re Looking For

  To succeed as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you should have:

  • An undergraduate degree (2:1 or higher) in any subject area

    
    

  • A genuine interest in working with young people

    
    

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    
    

  • A proactive and supportive attitude

    
    

  • An ambition to train as a teacher in the future

    
    

  • Experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)

    
    What We Offer

    We provide a supportive environment for graduates taking their first step into education:

    • Full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant contract

      
      

    • Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced staff

      
      

    • Pathway to teacher training from September 2026

      
      

    • A vibrant and inclusive school culture with excellent results

      
      

    • Excellent transport links and free parking

      
      

    • On-site CPD and access to teaching resources

      
      Application Process

      Interested in becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant? Apply now via Indeed with your CV to be considered by KPi Education. Early applications are encouraged – we interview on a rolling basis.

      Interview Dates: Ongoing and immediate

      Ready to take your first step into teaching? Apply now and join our team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant this September.

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