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Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Location:

    Mitcham

  • Sector:

    Secondary Support

  • Job type:

    Temporary (Long-Term Contract)

  • Salary:

    £82.14 - £100 per day

  • Contact:

    Rahul Bahal

  • Contact email:

    rahul@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    FEGAGRFDHGTRSHBTG_1773421475

  • Published:

    about 2 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-04-12

  • Start date:

    23/03/2026

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Immediate start
  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Enterprise & Science Specialist School
  • Opportunity for permanent employment and teacher training
  • Ideal for a recent Graduate looking to develop a career in schools

A Graduate Teaching Assistant is needed in a Mixed Secondary School & Sixth Form in South West London.

This will be a full time long term Graduate Teaching Assistant position, with scope to go permanent.

Working days and hours for this Graduate Teaching Assistant post will be Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Responsibilities for this Graduate Teaching Assistant role will include but not be limited to:

  • Supporting SEN students and lower attaining pupils in groups or whole class intervention sessions
  • Working with the teachers to ensure each student's learning needs are identified
  • Attending to students' social, emotional and personal needs when required
  • Supporting behaviour management and using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy
  • Undertaking learning activities/teaching programmes when needed

The rates of pay for this Graduate Teaching Assistant position will be between £82.14 to £100 a day, depending on the qualifications and experiences of each applicant.

The School

An 'Outstanding' Secondary School & Sixth Form in the London Borough of Merton.

It is a mixed, 11 - 18, non-selective school with a wide demographic of pupils and staff.

90% of students stay in education or employment after Key Stage 4.

The site has its own dedicated SEN Support Centre and a variety of sports facilities.

Ofsted have noted there is positive culture of learning and a strong sense of community.

Requirements

Applications are welcome if you're a recent Graduate looking to develop a career in schools.

You're also welcome to apply if you're a British trained Graduate Teaching Assistant or overseas trained Graduate Teaching Assistant.

All applicants must have the following in order to be considered for this position as a Graduate Teaching Assistant:

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Clear and up to date Enhanced DBS
  • UK Bachelor's Degree or overseas equivalent
  • Experience of working with children and/or teenagers

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity in education and training as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, then please apply via the link below and send your CV to Rahul at REESON Education as soon as possible.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is 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 England. 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, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%