Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant KS1 Elephant & Castle September 2026

Graduate Teaching Assistant Full-Time Academic Year September 2026 - July 2027
Location: Elephant & Castle, South London
Pay: £90-£115 per day
Working Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Are you a graduate considering a future career in primary teaching? Would you like to build practical classroom experience before starting your teacher training?

A friendly and supportive primary school in Elephant & Castle is seeking a committed Graduate Teaching Assistant to become part of their KS1 team for the 2026/27 academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to experience life in a primary school, work alongside experienced teachers and develop the practical skills needed for a successful career in education.

About the Position

Working alongside the class teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing support during KS1 lessons and classroom activities
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning
• Helping children build their confidence across literacy, numeracy and communication
• Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom resources and everyday routines
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupils to engage with their learning
• Supporting the wider classroom environment and contributing to pupils' progress

The role will give you valuable first-hand experience of teaching and learning across the primary setting, making it particularly suited to graduates considering teacher training.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A UK-recognised degree - essential
• Previous experience working with children, whether through schools, tutoring, childcare, coaching, mentoring or a similar setting
• A clear interest in pursuing a career within teaching or education
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Enthusiasm, initiative and a positive attitude
• A genuine interest in helping children learn, develop and succeed

What You Can Expect

Joining this school will give you the opportunity to:

• Work within a welcoming and inclusive Elephant & Castle primary school
• Gain meaningful KS1 classroom experience
• Learn directly from experienced teachers and education professionals
• Benefit from ongoing guidance, mentoring and professional development
• Become part of a supportive and collaborative staff team
• Build valuable experience ahead of future teacher training
• Commit to a full academic year from September 2026 to July 2027

If you're a graduate with a passion for working with children and are considering a future in teaching, this could be the perfect opportunity to gain the experience you need.

Apply today to be considered for this Graduate Teaching Assistant position in Elephant & Castle, starting September 2026.

Reeson Education:

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We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

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Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%