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Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant
Wandsworth, SW18 | Full-Time | September 2026 Start
£28,000–£34,000 per annum | Monday–Friday | 8:00am–3:30pm
Are you an Oxford or Cambridge graduate looking to make a meaningful impact in one of South London's most respected secondary schools?
A prestigious and highly sought-after secondary school in Wandsworth (SW18) is seeking an exceptional Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant to join its outstanding team. Renowned for its academic excellence, inclusive ethos and exceptional student outcomes, this school has established itself as one of the leading educational settings in the borough.
The school combines high academic expectations with a genuinely nurturing environment, ensuring every student is supported to achieve their full potential regardless of background or starting point.
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious graduate considering a future in teaching, educational leadership, academia or educational psychology to gain invaluable classroom experience within a high-performing school community.
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The Role
- Supporting high-achieving students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
- Delivering targeted intervention sessions in your specialist subject area
- Working with small groups to raise attainment and academic confidence
- Supporting pupils preparing for GCSE and A-Level examinations
- Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and enrichment activities
- Acting as a positive academic role model for students
Candidate Profile
- Degree from the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge
- Outstanding academic record
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for education and helping young people succeed
- Ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students academically
- Previous tutoring, mentoring or school-based experience desirable but not essential
Why Join This School?
- Exceptional reputation within the local community
- Consistently strong examination results and student progress outcomes
- Inclusive and diverse school culture where every child is valued
- State-of-the-art teaching facilities and modern learning environments
- Outstanding staff wellbeing programme
- On-site fitness suite and staff social spaces
- Outstanding professional development and teacher training pathways
- Inspirational leadership team committed to staff growth and progression
- Excellent transport links via Wandsworth Town and Earlsfield stations
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Whether you are considering teacher training or simply want to gain experience in one of London's most successful and inclusive schools, this role offers an unrivalled opportunity to develop your skills alongside some of the best educators in the profession.
Applications are welcomed immediately. Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly encouraged.
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