Job Description
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Waltham Forest
Start date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time (term-time only), long-term
Location: Waltham Forest
Pay: £95-£105 per day
Are you a graduate looking to gain experience in a school setting before starting your teacher training?
A friendly and high-achieving secondary school in Waltham Forest is looking for a Graduate TA to support students in the classroom and play a key role in the academic and pastoral life of the school.
About the role:
- Working alongside teaching staff to support student learning
- Leading small group sessions and intervention activities
- Supporting behaviour and engagement in class
- Helping with preparation of learning materials and classroom setup
- Encouraging confidence, resilience, and participation in learning
About you:
- A degree-holder with a genuine interest in education
- Positive, energetic, and confident with young people
- Looking for a long-term role with progression opportunities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply
Why join this school?
- Supportive leadership team with a focus on career development
- Great exposure to school systems and teaching techniques
- Pathways into teacher training for the right candidate
- Warm, inclusive and community-focused school environment
