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Graduate Teaching Assistant – Outstanding Secondary School
Croydon, CR0 | September 2026 Start
£95–£115 per day | Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00am–3:30pm
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on classroom experience before embarking on a career in teaching?
A highly regarded secondary school in the heart of Croydon (CR0) is seeking an ambitious Graduate Teaching Assistant to join its successful support team. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are considering teacher training, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or a long-term career working with young people.
Located just minutes from East Croydon Station, the school is easily accessible from Central London, South London and Surrey, making it an ideal opportunity for graduates looking to build meaningful experience within education.
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The Role
- Supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4 within lessons
- Delivering targeted intervention sessions in literacy and numeracy
- Providing one-to-one support for pupils who require additional guidance
- Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
- Encouraging student engagement, confidence and academic progress
- Working closely with experienced teachers and senior leaders
The Ideal Graduate
- Holds a degree in any subject
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive, proactive and enthusiastic attitude
- Passionate about supporting young people's development
- Previous tutoring, mentoring, coaching or youth work experience is advantageous but not essential
- Interested in pursuing teacher training in the future
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Why Apply?
- Outstanding mentoring from experienced educators
- Clear pathways into teacher training and school-based development programmes
- Modern campus with recently refurbished learning spaces
- Staff gym and fitness facilities
- On-site café and staff wellbeing hub
- Excellent transport connections via East Croydon and West Croydon stations
- Supportive and welcoming leadership team
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on students' academic success
Whether you are a recent graduate or looking to gain practical school experience before commencing teacher training, this Graduate Teaching Assistant position offers the perfect first step into education.
Interviews are being arranged immediately. Early applications are encouraged.
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