Graduate Teaching assistant Suitable to NQT New

Are you a graduate looking to build a successful career in education?
Would you like to gain invaluable classroom experience before progressing into teacher training?
Are you passionate about supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing?

A welcoming and high-achieving primary school in Westminster, Central London is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from June 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, SEN professionals, or graduates considering a long-term career within education.

The role:

• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Primary School - EY & KS1 & KS2
• June 2026 - July 2027
• Full-time | Term-time only
• £97 per day (depending on experience)
• Opportunities for long-term progression and teacher training
• Westminster, Central London

Academics is proud to be working in partnership with a fantastic and supportive primary school that is well known for its inclusive ethos, strong leadership team, and commitment to staff development.

The school provides a nurturing environment where graduates are encouraged to develop professionally while gaining hands-on experience across the primary phase, including valuable exposure to SEN.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing general classroom support across a range of year groups
• Delivering targeted literacy, numeracy, and phonics interventions
• Supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) both inside/outside the classroom
• Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small intervention groups
• Helping to create engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environments

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a graduate who is passionate about education and genuinely motivated to support children's learning and development. The ideal candidate will also have some previous experience working with children or young people, whether through tutoring, mentoring, sports coaching, childcare, youth work, voluntary work, or school-based placements.

What the School Offers

This welcoming Westminster primary school offers a highly supportive and collaborative working environment where staff development is genuinely valued. Graduates joining the school will benefit from excellent classroom experience across KS1, KS2, and SEN, alongside structured training and ongoing professional development opportunities.

The school has a strong track record of supporting aspiring teachers and offers clear pathways into teacher training and long-term school-based roles.

Apply Now

If you are interested in this exciting Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity in Westminster, please apply today with your updated CV.

Interviews will be taking place shortly, and early applications are strongly encouraged.