Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)
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Graduate Teaching Assistant – September 2026
Location: Bromley
Salary: £90 – £110 per day PAYE
Contract: Daily Supply, Long-Term & Permanent
Start Date: Rolling 2026
Graduate Teaching Assistants – Rolling Start 2026
Are you a graduate, final-year university student or currently completing a degree and looking to gain valuable experience working with children in a secondary school?
Teaching Personnel are currently working with a number of Secondary schools across South West London who are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their teams from November 2026.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain hands-on classroom experience, develop their skills and potentially progress into a career in teaching, education, psychology or working with children.
You don't necessarily need previous school experience — we're interested in people who have the right attitude, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in supporting children.
What we're looking for:
- A completed degree, currently studying towards a degree, or due to graduate
- A genuine interest in working with children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Someone who is reliable, patient and approachable
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
- A willingness to learn and develop within a school environment
- Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential
What we can offer:
- Competitive daily rates of £90–£110 per day PAYE
- Access to a wide range of secondary school opportunities
- Long-term and permanent positions
- Flexible daily supply work
- Opportunities across KS3 ,KS4 AND KS5
- Opportunities to gain experience supporting pupils with SEN and additional needs
- A dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant to support you throughout your placement
- Access to CPD and training opportunities
- Valuable classroom experience to strengthen your CV
- The opportunity to explore whether a career in education is right for you
Why Teaching Personnel?
If you're studying for a degree or have recently graduated and are looking to get your foot in the door of education, this is a great way to gain real classroom experience while being supported by an experienced recruitment consultant.
We work with a large number Secondary Schools in South East London, meaning we have a variety of opportunities available depending on your experience, interests and career plans.
Whether you're considering becoming a teacher, educational psychologist, SEN specialist, youth worker or simply want to gain experience working with children, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunities we currently have available.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to the necessary compliance and safeguarding checks.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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