Job title: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: London Borough of Havering
Job published: 05-02-2026
Job ID: 115508

Job Description

Havering Graduate Teaching Assistant – Havering, London – February 2026

 

Join a forward-thinking secondary school as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Havering, London, starting February 2026, and gain the experience needed to launch a successful career in education.

 

Why apply for this Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Havering, London?

  • ££444 per week incl Holiday Pay

  • Training days as standard

  • Weekly staff training and one-to-one coaching

  • Opportunity to train as a teacher after one year in post

  • A calm and respectful learning environment with exceptional student behaviour

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver targeted academic and behavioural interventions

  • Tutor individuals and small groups, especially in literacy and personal development

  • Mentor students to boost self-confidence and aspirations

  • Support class teachers and work closely with Heads of Year and the SENCO

  • Assist with planning, behaviour support, and after-school clubs

  • Supervise students during lunch, breaktimes, and school trips

  • Engage fully in CPD opportunities to prepare for a teaching career

 

What makes this Havering-based Graduate Teaching Assistant role stand out?

  • Located in Havering, London, with excellent transport links

  • Staff work collaboratively to implement a well-resourced curriculum

  • Minimal marking and meetings — time is focused on student progress

  • A school ethos built on high expectations, warmth, and respect

  • A supportive, open-door culture with regular feedback and development

 

Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant Profile:

  • Degree-level qualification and the right to work in the UK

  • Experience working with young people in any setting

  • Positive, reflective, and highly motivated

  • Strong communication skills and a passion for education

  • Committed to safeguarding and student welfare

 

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 role in Havering, London.
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