Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools

Location: South East London – Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Bromley & Bexley
Salary: £95–£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time | Long-term & Flexible Supply
Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Are you a university graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with young people? Considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology or youth development?

Engage Education is recruiting enthusiastic and motivated graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in secondary schools across South East London.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience, develop your skills and make a genuine difference to young people’s education.

Your Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 with their learning and development.

• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons and classroom activities.

• Provide one-to-one and small-group academic interventions.

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• Help maintain a positive, inclusive and productive learning environment.

• Build strong relationships with students, encouraging confidence and independence.

We’re Looking For

• University graduates from any degree discipline.

• Individuals interested in teaching, psychology, education or working with young people.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A patient, proactive and adaptable approach.

• Previous experience with young people is beneficial but not essential.

Why Join Engage Education?

• Competitive daily pay and flexible working opportunities.

• Access to a wide network of secondary schools across South East London.

• Opportunities to progress into teacher training and long-term school positions.

• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.

• Access to professional development and training opportunities.

Interested? Apply today to start your journey into education with Engage Education!

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.