Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Ready to turn your degree into something that makes a real difference every single day? Why settle for an ordinary first step when your career could start by inspiring the next generation? Could your greatest achievement after graduation be helping young minds discover theirs?

TeacherActive is excited to be recruiting enthusiastic graduates to join our fantastic team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from September 2026. We work with a wide range of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Newham, giving you the opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience while making a genuine impact on children’s learning.

Whether you’ve recently finished university or are looking for a meaningful role before teacher training or another career in education, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop new skills, build confidence and discover what life in the classroom is really like. You don't need previous school experience to apply—if you have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils both in and out of the classroom, work alongside experienced teachers, encourage children’s confidence and learning, and become an important part of the wider school community. Every day brings something different, allowing you to gain practical experience while developing transferable skills that will benefit your future career.

The successful Graduate Teaching Assistant will have:

• A university degree (any subject welcomed)
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, enthusiastic and positive attitude
• The confidence to work as part of a team and use your own initiative
• A willingness to learn from experienced education professionals
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable, or a willingness to apply for one
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

In return, you can expect:

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience in a variety of welcoming primary schools
• Competitive pay of £100 per day
• Access to free CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression platform
• Flexible placements to help you build experience and confidence across Newham
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

All TeacherActive staff are paid on a PAYE basis, meaning you’ll receive the correct Tax and National Insurance contributions with no hidden administration charges deducted from your pay.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role.