Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant Jobs in Fulham | September Start

Graduates looking to build a career working with children will find an excellent opportunity this September with schools across Fulham seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants for full-time, long-term positions. We're looking for academically strong graduates who are eager to gain meaningful classroom experience before progressing into teacher training or another child-focused profession. By working with a range of schools across Fulham, we're able to match talented graduates with opportunities where they'll be well supported and able to develop throughout the academic year.

Working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant allows you to experience every aspect of school life while developing practical skills that employers and teacher training providers genuinely value. You'll support pupils with their learning, work alongside experienced teaching staff and gain the confidence that comes from making a real difference each day. For graduates considering teaching, educational psychology, SEND, speech and language therapy or similar careers, this experience provides an invaluable platform for future success.

Key Highlights

• Graduate Teaching Assistant – full-time, long-term opportunity
• £95–£110 per day, depending on experience
• September 2026 start
• Opportunities available across Fulham, West London
• Full academic year until July 2027
• Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential
• Outstanding experience before teacher training or careers supporting young people

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils during lessons to maximise engagement and confidence
• Delivering focused one-to-one and small group interventions
• Assisting teachers with planning activities and preparing classroom resources
• Encouraging pupils to become resilient, independent learners
• Helping create a positive, inclusive and purposeful learning environment
• Working closely with teaching staff to support pupils' academic and personal development

Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant for Schools in Fulham

• Hold a degree with a strong academic profile, ideally a First or 2:1
• Demonstrate excellent GCSE and A Level results
• Have a genuine interest in education and child development
• Bring enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to school life
• Experience working with children is welcomed but isn't essential
• Be committed to a full-time role from September until the end of the academic year

Why Join Schools Across Fulham?

• Develop meaningful classroom experience before taking the next step in your career
• Learn from experienced teachers and education professionals who enjoy mentoring graduates
• Build valuable communication, organisation and behaviour management skills
• Work across one of West London's most popular and well-connected areas
• Gain experience that will strengthen future applications for teacher training and postgraduate study
• Join schools looking to invest in bright graduates with genuine long-term potential

How to Apply

If you're an ambitious graduate looking to gain first-class experience before beginning a career working with children, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities across Fulham starting this September.

A year spent as a Graduate Teaching Assistant provides far more than experience for your CV. It gives you the confidence, practical knowledge and professional insight needed to take the next step towards a rewarding career supporting children and young people.