Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Launch Your Career in Education | Lambeth Primary School

Location: Lambeth, South London
Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary School
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Salary: 85-100 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a recent graduate considering a future in teaching? Do you want hands-on experience in a supportive and vibrant primary school environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking primary school in Lambeth, just a short walk from a major train station, as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.

• Gain invaluable classroom experience working alongside experienced educators.

• Support pupils in KS1 or KS2 with literacy, numeracy, and emotional development.

• Ideal stepping stone before applying for teacher training or PGCE routes.

• Be part of a welcoming team in a diverse and inclusive school.

• Ongoing support and training provided throughout the role.

• Assist the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities and lesson delivery.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils, including those with additional needs.

• Help with planning and preparing learning resources.

• Contribute to creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

• Support the wider school community during events, activities, and enrichment programmes.

• A graduate with a strong academic background (2:1 or above preferred).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education.

• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to make a difference in children's lives.

• Previous experience with children (e.g. volunteering, tutoring, youth work) is a bonus but not essential.

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role is the perfect way to gain meaningful classroom experience and see if a career in teaching is right for you. Many of our Graduate TAs go on to secure teacher training places within the same or partner schools.

Apply now to begin your journey as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Lambeth and make a real impact from day one.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%