Job title: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Support
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 23-05-2025
Job ID: 104394

Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Barking & Dagenham | September Start

We are seeking an ambitious and proactive Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a thriving and supportive Primary School in Barking & Dagenham. This Ofsted-rated 'Good' school has a strong focus on behaviour management and is easily accessible via public transport. If you're a graduate from a top 20 UK university with a passion for education, this role could be your ideal next step.

What’s in it for you as a Graduate Teaching Assistant?

  • Work closely with a supportive Senior Leadership Team

  • Competitive daily pay: £95 - £105, term-time only

  • Excellent CPD opportunities to enhance your skills

  • Clear path for progression and potential for Teacher Training

  • Fantastic pension scheme for long-term security

Graduate Teaching Assistant – What we are looking for:

  • A 1:1 degree from a top 20 UK university is essential

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or on track to achieve it

  • Strong behaviour management skills

  • Confident and supportive personality, especially with SEND students

  • Creative, proactive and a flexible approach to daily challenges

  • Team player with excellent communication skills, including with parents

  • Passion for education with a desire to progress into Teacher Training

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Your role will involve:

  • Supporting the class teacher in a large and dynamic school environment

  • Working with pupils to ensure progress and attainment

  • Following the curriculum effectively to support learning outcomes

  • Building positive relationships with staff, pupils and families

  • Focusing on inclusion and development of all learners

Location: Barking & Dagenham

  • Prime Barking & Dagenham location with excellent transport links

  • Join a vibrant community with access to professional development

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Graduate Teaching Assistant in Barking & Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Graduate Teaching Assistant role.