Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Ambitions in Dynamic Lewisham School

Ready to shape lives from day one? As a Graduate Teaching Assistant in this innovative Lewisham school, you’ll play a hands-on part in transforming young minds—while building the foundation for a future as a teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist. This is your gateway to real world impact, immediate responsibility, and personal growth. We seek graduates with spark, heart, and vision to energise classrooms and ignite passion for learning.
You’ll collaborate in a forward-thinking team where ambitious graduates thrive: develop classroom expertise, master behaviour strategies, and receive tailored CPD every step of the way. Experience unmatched mentorship, diverse challenges, and a culture fiercely committed to unlocking potential—yours and your pupils’. This school excels in inclusion, achievement, and staff progression. Here, you’ll be inspired daily and equipped for an exciting career in education.
Key Highlights:

Graduate Teaching Assistant – direct impact role in thriving Lewisham school
Competitive pay: £105 - £110 Per Day, paid weekly
Located in the heart of Lewisham, South East London
School rated Good to Outstanding by Ofsted – vibrant, supportive ethos
Unparalleled CPD, including teacher training pathways and SEND workshops
The perfect stepping stone for aspiring teachers, psychologists, and SEN leaders
Brilliant resources—modern classrooms, innovative tech, dedicated SEN spaces

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting pupils’ academic and social progress alongside outstanding teachers
Delivering targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy, and SEN support groups
Fostering inclusion for all learners, adapting strategies to individual needs
Engaging in pastoral care, guided reading, and enrichment activities
Collaborating on creative lesson planning and behaviour initiatives
Monitoring student progress and feeding into whole-school strategies

Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant for this Lewisham School:

Motivated high-achieving graduate with a strong academic record
True ambitions in teaching, psychology, or special educational needs
Compassionate, enthusiastic, and driven to make a measurable impact
Resilient problem-solver with energy and excellent communication skills
Exceptional teamwork, reliability, and commitment to safeguarding
Passionate about pupil progress and personal development in education

Why Join This Lewisham School?:

Exceptional mentoring from expert staff and senior leaders
Strong collaboration—feel valued and empowered within a high-achieving team
Inspiring school culture where every staff member drives change
Fast-track career routes: several Graduate TAs progressed into teacher training in past years
Commitment to diversity, innovation, and inclusive education at every level
Outstanding behaviour and community involvement – a school with soul and ambition

Join this Lewisham school as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and elevate your career from the start! Interviews are being scheduled now—take your first step towards educational excellence and apply today to make your mark.
How to Apply

Secure your chance to inspire Lewisham students as a Graduate Teaching Assistant—applications are open and shortlisting is already underway. If you’re ready for a dynamic support role across all school phases, don’t wait; submit your application today. Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis, so take action now to avoid missing out.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!