Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant in Bermondsey, London

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Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Full-Time |Primary School | September Start
Location: Near Bermondsey, Southwark - London
Contract: Full-time role, Monday to Friday 8:30am-15:30pm
Salary: £500-£600 per week
Start Date: September 2025
School Type: Secondary School with Outstanding Ofsted rating
Job Summary
Are you a recent graduate who would like to begin your career in working with children?
Perhaps you are looking to become a teacher one day, an educational psychologist, or even a figure who can guide young people as a therapist?
This local primary school, based near Bermondsey in Southwark, is looking for a graduate who is passionate about working with children and making a real positive impact on their development as they begin their academic journey. As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will support academic and personal growth, helping and observing the young people in your care flourish.
Key Responsibilities
As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support the academic progress of children in KS1 and KS2 across all subject areas
- Provide empathetic and personalised emotional support
- Enhance students’ skills by leading 1-1 and small group learning sessions
- Monitor progress in reading, writing and phonics
- Prepare resources and materials to support learning
- Support in both playtime and lunchtime duties when rota’ d
Who We’re Looking For
To succeed in your Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you should have:
- A graduate degree in any subject area, but graduates with Psychology, Education Studies, Sociology, Therapy or SEN Education are preferred
- A genuine interest in working with young people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Supportive attitude with a genuine empathetic nature
- Some interest in perusing a career working with young people
- Experience working with children (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer
Are you a recent graduate passionate about working with children and exploring a career in teaching or educational psychology?
Join a warm, inclusive primary school as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant from September 2025. Support pupils across the curriculum — including those with SEN — and gain invaluable, hands-on experience in a nurturing environment.
Your empathy, confidence and enthusiasm will help children thrive while you develop the skills for teacher training or further study in 2026.
With expert mentoring, in-school training and a team that truly values your growth, this is the perfect first step into a rewarding career in education.
This is a vibrant and inclusive primary school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to nurturing every child’s potential. Staff are supportive, collaborative, and passionate about creating a joyful, engaging learning environment. They value being creative, inspiring curiosity and kindness—making it a fantastic place to grow as an educator and professional.
Application Process
Interested in becoming a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant? Apply now via Indeed with your CV you hear back from the team here at KPi Education. Early applications are encouraged – we interview on a rolling basis.
Closing Date: 1st of September 2025
Interview Dates: Ongoing
Ready to take your first step into teaching? Apply now and join our team as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant this September.
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