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Graduate Teaching Assistant – London
September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Long-Term | £25,000–£30,000
Are you a high-achieving graduate looking to gain meaningful school-based experience before progressing into teaching, educational psychology or another education-focused career?
Would you like to spend the next academic year working alongside experienced teachers while supporting pupils academically and personally?
Perhaps you are looking for a full-time graduate role in London where you can make a genuine impact from day one?
KPI Education is partnering with a selection of successful primary and secondary schools across London looking to appoint talented Graduate Teaching Assistants from September 2026.
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Key Details
- Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Schools across London
- September 2026 start
- £25,000–£30,000 salary
- Full-time, Monday–Friday
- Long-term position for the academic year
- Excellent experience before teacher training in 2027
- Work alongside experienced teachers and senior leaders
- Provide 1:1 and small-group academic support
- Opportunities across core subjects, SEN and pastoral support
- Training and ongoing professional development available
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The Graduate Teaching Assistant Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will become an important member of the school's teaching and learning team.
Rather than simply providing general classroom support, the school will look to utilise your degree knowledge, academic strengths and communication skills.
You could be responsible for:
- Supporting pupils during classroom lessons
- Delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions
- Helping pupils prepare for GCSE examinations
- Supporting students who have fallen behind academically
- Stretching higher-achieving pupils
- Providing subject-specific tuition
- Supporting pupils with SEN and EHCPs
- Assisting teachers with lesson preparation
- Mentoring pupils who require additional guidance
- Leading intervention sessions independently
- Supporting extracurricular and enrichment activities
Who Are We Looking For?
KPI Education is particularly keen to hear from graduates with a 2:1 or First-Class degree, although applications from graduates with strong experience and a genuine passion for education are also welcomed.
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Degrees of particular interest include:
- English
- Maths
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Psychology
- History
- Geography
- Languages
- Computer Science
- Economics
Previous experience working within a school is not essential. The most important qualities are strong academics, excellent communication skills, reliability and a genuine desire to work with young people.
The Perfect Route Into Teaching
For graduates considering becoming a teacher, this is an excellent opportunity to spend an entire academic year understanding how successful schools operate.
You will gain experience in lesson delivery, behaviour management, intervention, safeguarding and curriculum support, while learning directly from experienced teachers.
Many of KPI Education's graduate placements progress into teacher training, salaried training routes or permanent school positions following their initial year.
Apply Now
If you are a graduate looking for a full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant role in London from September 2026, we want to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to Ryan at KPI Education for immediate consideration.
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