Graduate Teaching Assistant – English, Maths, Science & Humanities

September 2026 Start | Secondary School in Lambeth, South London

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Are you a high-achieving graduate with ambitions to build a career in education?

KPI Education is working with a successful secondary school in Lambeth to recruit an enthusiastic and academically strong Graduate Teaching Assistant for September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain meaningful classroom experience within a supportive and ambitious school environment, with the potential to progress towards teacher training in the future.

The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations, academic achievement and developing confident, successful young people. You will work alongside experienced teachers and become an important part of the school's wider teaching and learning team.

Whether your degree is in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Religious Studies or another Humanities subject, this role could be an excellent first step towards a career in teaching.

The Role – Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 within your specialist subject
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Support students with their academic progress and confidence
• Work alongside classroom teachers to support effective lesson delivery
• Assist with lesson preparation and learning resources
• Build positive and professional relationships with students
• Support pupils in achieving their academic and personal potential
• Gain valuable experience ahead of teacher training

The Ideal Graduate

We are looking for graduates who have:

• A 2:1 degree or above in English, Maths, Science or a Humanities subject
• 2:2 graduates may be considered where they can demonstrate strong relevant experience
• Strong GCSE and A-Level results
• A genuine passion for education and working with young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The confidence to work with students across KS3 and KS4
• A clear ambition to progress into teacher training
• The ability to build positive relationships and inspire young people
• The right to work in the UK (Unfortunately, sponsorship is unavailable)

Salary & Benefits

• £25,000 - £30,000 starting salary
• September 2026 start
• Full academic year position
• Excellent classroom experience within a London secondary school
• Support and mentoring from experienced teaching staff
• Opportunities to progress into teacher training
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers and senior leaders

Other Education Opportunities

KPI Education is also recruiting across South London for:

• Pastoral Leaders
• Learning Support Assistants
• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Behaviour Managers
• Cover Supervisors
• Graduate Teaching & Unqualified Teacher roles

If you're a graduate looking to make your first move into education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with KPI Education and take your first step towards a rewarding career in teaching.

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