Graduate Teaching Assistant | Havering

Location: Havering, East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Salary: £90-£110 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you graduating this year and considering a career in teaching, educational psychology or working with children?

TimePlan Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Havering that are looking to recruit enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants for September 2026.

Whether you're interested in classroom support, intervention work or gaining valuable school-based experience before teacher training, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while making a genuine impact on pupils' learning.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with class teachers and school leaders to:

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions
• Help pupils build confidence in Maths, English and phonics
• Support children with varying learning needs, including SEND where required
• Assist with classroom activities and behaviour management
• Create a positive, engaging learning environment

Every day is different, giving you the opportunity to gain broad classroom experience and develop the skills needed for a successful career in education.

• Hold a degree (or are due to graduate in Summer 2026)
• Have a genuine passion for working with children
• Are confident, proactive and eager to learn
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can commit to a full-time role from September 2026

Experience working with children through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, volunteering or school placements is desirable but not essential.

• Opportunities across a wide range of primary schools in Havering
• Competitive daily pay
• Dedicated consultant offering ongoing support throughout your placement
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists and other child-focused careers
• Free CPD and career development opportunities

If you're looking for a rewarding Graduate Teaching Assistant role where you can gain invaluable classroom experience and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your Graduate Teaching Assistant position for September 2026.

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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