Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Outstanding London Primary School near Vauxhall, Lambeth • Salary £500 - £600 per week • September 2025 start • Interviewing now for multiple roles

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate who wants to build a career working with children, gaining exceptional classroom experience in one of London’s most successful primary schools?

Would you thrive in a high-achieving, warm and vibrant school community where you can make a daily difference?

Are you motivated by the chance to support children’s academic progress and personal development from their very first days of school through to Year 6?

A rare opportunity has opened up for multiple Graduate Primary Teaching Assistants to join a leading London primary school from September 2025. Located near Vauxhall, this popular and over-subscribed Infant and Junior school is widely recognised for its outstanding academic results, exceptional teaching and strong community values. The school benefits from excellent facilities, a wide-ranging enrichment programme and a highly experienced and supportive staff team.

With opportunities available across the full primary age range — from Early Years through to Key Stage 2 — this role offers an exceptional foundation for graduates considering a long-term career in teaching, education, psychology, or child development.

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant: Person Specification

• Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role: Must have a 2:1 or above (achieved or predicted) from a leading university in any subject
• A genuine desire to work with children aged 4–11, supporting their learning, confidence and wellbeing
• The flexibility and adaptability to work across different year groups as needed
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build warm and effective relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• A calm, patient and positive approach, with a willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life
• Prior experience working with children (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, summer camps, sports coaching, youth work, or school volunteering) is helpful but not essential.
• A longer-term interest in teaching, child psychology, educational research or pastoral care would be an advantage

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant: Role Specification

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside outstanding class teachers and experienced support staff, contributing to high-quality teaching and tailored support for pupils at every stage of their primary education.

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in whole-class teaching, small group work, and targeted one-to-one support.
• Supporting early reading, phonics and numeracy sessions (particularly in Early Years and Key Stage 1).
• Helping to differentiate learning activities for pupils of varying abilities, including those with additional needs.
• Encouraging pupils’ personal, social, and emotional development throughout the school day.
• Supporting teachers with lesson preparation, resource development, and classroom organisation.
• Participating in playground supervision, school assemblies, clubs, and enrichment activities.
• Receiving ongoing training, mentoring and professional development to prepare you for future roles in education.
• This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, during term time.

Multiple Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant roles are available from September 2025.

If you are eager to gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and make a positive impact on pupils’ lives from day one, we would love to hear from you.

Apply for this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant roletoday by submitting your CV to KPi Education.

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