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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