Graduate Teaching Assistant

Harris Academy Purley · South Croydon, London

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Harris Academy Purley, based in South Croydon, London. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
South Croydon, London
Contract
Permanent
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
10 Sep 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference 52590c7565de3d217de8a1d57c56caee2edcc580

About the role

Harris Academy Purley is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff/tutor in class. You will play an important role in improving the outcomes of students with a variety of needs, including those with EHCPs and additional needs.

The actual salary for this role will be £24,748,-£25,102 (37.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year).

We would like to hear from you if you have:

  • Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
  • Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
  • Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
  • Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.
  • Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students.
  • Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels.
  • Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.


Reference: 52590c7565de3d217de8a1d57c56caee2edcc580 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 10 Sep 2026 · Listed via Harris Academy Purley

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