Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Waltham Forest | September 2025 Start

Launch Your Teaching Career in a Top North East London Secondary School!

Are you a high-achieving Graduate eager to gain hands-on classroom experience before embarking on teacher training?

Whether you're a final-year student set to graduate in 2025 or a recent graduate looking to develop your teaching skills, this is an incredible opportunity to join an ‘Outstanding’ Secondary School in Waltham Forest from September 2025!

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with additional learning needs, gaining invaluable experience in a structured and high-achieving school environment. This role is ideal for aspiring teachers who are passionate about education and eager to develop the skills necessary for a successful teaching career.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Targeted Interventions: Support students in key areas such as phonics, numeracy, handwriting, emotional regulation, and social skills.
• Assist High-Needs Students: Provide personalised academic and pastoral support to students requiring extra help.
• Uphold High Standards: Contribute to maintaining the school’s strong behavioural expectations and academic excellence.
• Inspire Young Minds: Share your subject expertise and enthusiasm with students aged 11-15, encouraging a love for learning.

What We’re Looking For:

• A top graduate from a leading UK university, with outstanding A-Level and GCSE results.
• A passion for education and a strong moral purpose to support students in a diverse London school.
• Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive Salary of £444 per week (Holiday Pay Included).
• Comprehensive Training to develop your teaching skills and classroom management techniques.
• Exceptional School Environment with an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating and a commitment to student success.
• A Stepping Stone to Teacher Training, with many of our graduates progressing to PGCEs, Schools Direct, and other training routes.

This high-performing school in Waltham Forest is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of educators, offering a structured and supportive environment where you can develop and grow.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading education recruiters, specialising in connecting ambitious graduates with long-term and permanent roles in education. If you’re ready to take the first step towards a successful teaching career, apply today!

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Waltham Forest | September 2025 Start