Graduate Teaching Assistant
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Start Date: Immediate / September 2026
Strategy Education are currently recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary, secondary and SEN schools throughout London.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain valuable experience within education, particularly those considering a future career in teaching or working with children and young people.
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, working with small groups or providing general classroom support. Depending on your experience and the needs of the school, you may also support pupils with SEN, behaviour and learning needs.
We are particularly interested in graduates who have previous experience working within a primary, secondary or SEN school, although relevant experience working with children or young people in other settings will also be considered.
The Ideal Candidate
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A recent graduate or graduate with a relevant degree
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Previous experience working within a school is desirable
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Experience supporting children or young people is highly desirable
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Interested in developing a career within education
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Confident, reliable and able to build positive relationships with pupils
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Patient, adaptable and able to support pupils with a range of needs
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SEN experience would be an advantage
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Able to work effectively as part of a school team
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
What Strategy Education Can Offer
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Daily, short-term and long-term opportunities
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Positions across primary, secondary and SEN settings
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Competitive daily rates
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Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience
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Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
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Potential opportunities leading to permanent positions
Safeguarding & Compliance
All candidates must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced DBS is required for these positions, ideally registered on the DBS Update Service, or candidates must be willing to apply for one. All necessary safeguarding and compliance checks will be completed prior to placement.
If you are a graduate looking to gain experience in education and would like to hear about current opportunities, please get in touch with Strategy Education today
