Job Description
Teaching Assistant | Lewisham | September
Are you a graduate looking to build experience within education while supporting pupils within a structured and ambitious secondary school? This Teaching Assistant opportunity from September 2026 is ideal for a proactive and confident graduate keen to work closely with pupils across the classroom and wider school environment.
This Teaching Assistant role is based within a well-established Lewisham secondary school known for its strong pastoral systems, high expectations and focus on pupil achievement. Staff work within clear behaviour systems and collaborative departments, allowing Teaching Assistants to play an active role in both academic support and pupil development throughout the school day.
The successful Teaching Assistant will support teachers across lessons, work with pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis, and contribute to the wider school environment. This Teaching Assistant role would suit graduates considering future teacher training or careers within education, youth work or psychology.
Teaching Assistant – September 2026
Weekly Pay | £475–£525 per week
What the school can offer a Teaching Assistant:
- Full-time classroom experience within a high-performing secondary setting
- Opportunities to work alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals
- Clear behaviour systems and visible leadership support
- Training and development opportunities throughout the academic year
- Exposure to intervention delivery and targeted pupil support
- A collaborative staff culture with strong pastoral systems
- Potential pathways into salaried teacher training routes
- Experience supporting pupils across a broad and ambitious curriculum
The successful Teaching Assistant will:
- Hold strong A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree
- Be confident supporting pupils across secondary education
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
- Be proactive, reliable and enthusiastic about working within schools
- Have ambitions to progress within education or related professions
If you are a graduate searching for a Teaching Assistant opportunity that offers genuine school experience and long-term progression, this is an excellent Lewisham role from September 2026.
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