Job Description
Russell Group Teaching Assistant | Lewisham | September
Are you a Russell Group graduate looking to gain classroom experience before progressing into teaching or a career within education? This Russell Group Teaching Assistant opportunity offers the chance to support pupils within a high-achieving Lewisham secondary school focused on academic ambition and pupil progression.
This Russell Group Teaching Assistant role is ideal for a graduate who wants meaningful experience working directly with young people. You will support lessons, provide small-group academic support and help pupils develop confidence across the curriculum.
The school has a strong culture of aspiration, with a focus on helping pupils achieve their potential through excellent teaching, strong pastoral care and consistent expectations.
Russell Group Teaching Assistant (Contract) | September 2026
Full Academic Year Contract | £500–£550 per week
What the school can offer a Russell Group Teaching Assistant:
- Experience within a successful secondary school environment
- Opportunities to support GCSE and A-Level pupils
- Exposure to teaching, interventions and pastoral support
- Guidance from experienced teachers and leaders
- Strong preparation for teacher training applications
- A structured and ambitious school culture
- Valuable experience for careers in education, psychology or youth work
The successful Russell Group Teaching Assistant will:
- Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree from a Russell Group university
- Be academically strong and confident supporting pupils
- Build positive relationships with students and staff
- Be proactive and enthusiastic about education
- Have ambitions to progress within education
If you are a Russell Group graduate looking for a Russell Group Teaching Assistant role that offers genuine classroom experience, this is an excellent Lewisham opportunity.
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