Graduate Teaching Assistant in Croydon
Posted by Operam Education
£95 – £115 a day
Croydon · Contract
Secondary School | £95–£115 per day | ASAP Start | Full-Time until July 2027
Horizon Teachers are working with a supportive and welcoming secondary school in Croydon, South London, who are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible until July 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious graduates, particularly those from leading UK universities, who are considering a career in secondary teaching and looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a PGCE or other teacher training qualification.
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers to support pupils across KS3 and KS4, assisting with lesson delivery, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and helping students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD and learning difficulties. Based in Croydon, South London, this full-time role offers excellent experience in classroom management, pupil engagement and inclusive education.
The ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant will:
- Hold a bachelor's degree, ideally from a Russell Group or leading UK university.
- Have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in secondary teaching.
- Be confident supporting secondary-aged pupils individually and in small groups.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills, patience and an enthusiastic, proactive attitude.
- Ideally have previous experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN.
- Competitive daily pay of £95–£115, depending on experience.
- Full-time, long-term opportunity in Croydon, South London, starting ASAP until July 2027.
- Gain valuable classroom experience ahead of a PGCE or other teacher training pathway.
- Develop practical skills in behaviour management, lesson delivery and SEN support.
- Work alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals in a supportive school environment.
- Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
- Access to CPD opportunities, safeguarding training and ongoing career guidance.
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