Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Lewisham
Immediate Start | Full-Time or Flexible Roles | Competitive Pay via PAYE

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to join a range of welcoming secondary schools across Lewisham. This is the perfect opportunity for recent graduates eager to gain valuable classroom experience while exploring a future career in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work.

Whether you're looking for a long-term placement or flexible daily supply work, we'll help you find a role that suits your goals and schedule.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support teachers with lesson delivery, organisation, and behaviour management

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support, including for students with SEN

  • Help prepare engaging resources and maintain a positive learning environment

  • Encourage student progress, confidence, and participation

We're looking for graduates who are:

  • Proactive, reliable, and passionate about education

  • Degree-qualified in any subject (experience with young people is a bonus, not essential)

  • Holding a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

Why join Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive weekly pay via PAYE - no umbrella fees or hidden deductions

  • Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College

  • Flexible working options to match your lifestyle and career goals

  • Opportunities to work in a variety of local schools across South East London

  • Personalised, ongoing support from your own dedicated consultant

If you're ready to gain hands-on experience in education and make a real difference in Lewisham schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to begin your journey as a Graduate Teaching Assistant with Tradewind Recruitment.