English Graduate Teaching Assistant – Full-Time | Secondary School | September Start

Location: Battersea, Wandsworth – Inner London
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
Salary: £500 - £600 per week
Start Date: September 2025
School Type: Secondary School with Outstanding Ofsted rating

Job Summary

Are you a recent or soon-to-be English graduate eager to start your journey into education?

This well-established, co-educational secondary school with excellent transport links is eager to deploy an English Graduate Teaching Assistant for the new academic year. Serving a diverse student body, the school is proud of its inclusive ethos and supportive environment. Rated “Outstanding" by Ofsted, it is recognised for strong academic progress, excellent GCSE outcomes, and a positive culture where staff and students alike thrive.

As an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils across KS3 and KS4, working alongside experienced teachers to build your skills and confidence in a school setting.

Key Responsibilities

As an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons in core subjects
• Provide one-to-one and small group academic support
• Help pupils stay engaged and on track with their learning
• Assist with behaviour management and classroom organisation
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and school life
• Prepare resources and materials to support learning

Who We’re Looking For

To succeed as an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, you should have:

• Achieved 2:1 or higher in an English degree
• A genuine interest in working with young people

• A can-do attitude as well as an enthusiastic attitude towards learning

• A proactive and supportive attitude
• Some desire or interest to train as a teacher in the future
• Experience working with young people in any capacity is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

We provide a supportive environment for graduates taking their first step into education:

• Full-time English Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity
• Ongoing training and mentorship to improve your skillset
• Pathway to teacher training from September 2026
• Highly-regarding school setting with exceptional learning outcomes
• Excellent transport links and free parking
• On-site CPD and access to teaching resources

Application Process

Interested in becoming an English Graduate Teaching Assistant? Apply now with your CV. 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 English Graduate Teaching Assistant this September.

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