Graduate Teaching Assistant in Surrey

A welcoming and well-run primary school in Croydon is searching for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the team from September, offering graduates the opportunity to gain meaningful classroom experience within a stable and supportive environment. The school has earned a strong reputation locally for its calm atmosphere, organised leadership, and close-knit community feel. Staff turnover is notably low, with many teachers and support staff remaining long term because of the positive working culture and consistent leadership across the school.

The successful Graduate Teaching Assistant will support pupils across the primary phase while working closely with experienced teachers who are committed to developing graduates professionally. This role is particularly well suited to aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, or graduates interested in child development. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will become part of a collaborative school community where staff genuinely support one another and pupils are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.

The school places strong emphasis on professional development, giving graduates the opportunity to observe excellent classroom practice while building confidence in behaviour management, intervention delivery, and pupil support. Leaders are approachable, visible throughout the school, and invested in helping support staff progress over time. Families are highly engaged in school life, contributing to the welcoming and community-focused atmosphere that makes the school such a positive place to work.

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers substantial experience that will prove invaluable for future careers within education or child-focused professions.

• Key Highlights:
• Full-time position from September 2026
• Daily rate between £95-£110 depending on experience
• Croydon, South London primary school location
• Ofsted-rated Good school with strong local reputation
• Long-term role with potential teacher training pathways
• Low staff turnover reflecting excellent leadership and staff wellbeing
• Strong community atmosphere with engaged parents and supportive colleagues
• Ideal experience for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN professionals

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classrooms
• Delivering targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy
• Assisting pupils with classroom tasks and independent learning activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and strong classroom engagement
• Preparing learning resources and supporting lesson organisation
• Working closely with teachers to monitor pupil progress and confidence

Ideal Candidate for this Croydon School:

• Graduate with a strong academic background and interest in education
• Confident communicator who builds rapport easily with children
• Interested in teaching, psychology, SEN, or child development careers
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working within a team
• Previous experience working with children welcomed but not essential
• Able to commit fully to a long-term Graduate Teaching Assistant role

Why Join this Croydon School?

• Leadership team has created a stable and genuinely supportive school culture
• Staff choose to remain long term because workloads and wellbeing are respected
• Experienced teachers actively mentor graduates and support assistants
• Strong community feel creates positive relationships throughout the school
• Calm learning environments help graduates develop classroom confidence quickly
• Excellent exposure to varied teaching approaches across the primary phase

If you are looking to gain substantial classroom experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant before pursuing teacher training or further study, apply now for this September opportunity in Croydon. Shortlisting has already begun for strong applicants. This Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers far more than day-to-day classroom support. It is an opportunity to join a settled, community-focused school where graduates are valued, developed carefully, and given the experience needed to build successful long-term careers in education.