Graduate Teaching Assistant
Secondary School | Croydon | September Start | Full Time
Are you a high-achieving graduate looking to take your first step into education?
We are working with an outstanding secondary school in Croydon seeking ambitious and motivated graduates to join their team as Graduate Teaching Assistants.
This is an exceptional opportunity for graduates who are considering a future career in teaching, education, or child-focused professions, and want meaningful, school-based experience in a high-performing and supportive environment.
The Role - Graduate Teaching Assistant (Croydon)
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students across the school to access learning, build confidence, and achieve strong academic outcomes.
Working closely with experienced teachers, you will support learning in the classroom, deliver targeted interventions, and provide tailored academic support to individuals and small groups. Where possible, you will also be deployed within your degree specialism to add further value to subject delivery.
This role provides outstanding school-based experience and is ideal for graduates aspiring to careers in:
- Teaching & Teacher Training
- Educational Psychology
- Social Work
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Youth Work & Pastoral Support
- Tutoring & Academic Mentoring
About the School
This outstanding secondary school in Croydon offers a vibrant and supportive environment where both students and staff thrive. You can expect:
- A consistently high-performing school with excellent GCSE and A-Level outcomes
- A collaborative, supportive and experienced staff team
- Engaged students with positive attitudes to learning
- Excellent CPD and teacher training pathways
- Strong pastoral systems and inclusive practice
- Convenient transport links across South London
- A welcoming and ambitious school community
Key Responsibilities
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students on a 1:1, small group, and whole-class basis
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
- Deliver targeted intervention sessions to raise attainment
- Monitor and feedback on student progress and engagement
- Adapt learning materials to support different abilities and needs
- Promote positive behaviour and a focused learning environment
- Help build student confidence, resilience, and independence
Person Specification
We are looking for graduates who:
- Hold a degree from a recognised university
- Have strong academic ability and subject knowledge
- Are confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills
- Are passionate about education and working with young people
- Are considering a future career in teaching or a related field
- Are proactive, reliable, and eager to learn
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
Teaching Assistant in South Croydon employer: Academics Careers
This lovely school in Dartford is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration among staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, the school provides ample opportunities for growth and leadership within the drama department, making it an ideal environment for passionate educators eager to inspire the next generation of performers.
