Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistants - Islington - September 2025 Start
Ideal for Psychology, Languages, Arts, Drama, Education, or Health & Social Care Graduates
Ad Hoc or Full-Time Roles Available
Agency: Tradewind Education

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education and supporting young people? Tradewind Education is currently recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to work in a range of primary and secondary schools across Islington from September 2025. We welcome applicants with degrees in psychology, languages, arts, drama, education, or health and social care.

Whether you're looking for flexible ad hoc work or a full-time school-based role, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and make a real difference in students' lives.

The Role:

  • Support learning in the classroom, working with individuals or small groups

  • Assist teachers with lesson delivery, behaviour management, and classroom setup

  • Provide support to pupils with additional needs, including SEN

  • Gain firsthand experience in a school setting - ideal if you're considering teacher training

We're Looking For Graduates Who:

  • Hold a degree in psychology, languages, arts, drama, education, or health & social care

  • Are enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to work with children

  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ideally have experience working with children (voluntary or paid)

  • Hold or are willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Why Work with Tradewind?

  • Work in a variety of welcoming schools across Islington

  • Choose between flexible ad hoc days or secure full-time placements

  • Competitive daily rates and ongoing career support

  • Ideal stepping stone to a PGCE, teacher training, or careers in SEN or educational psychology

Start Date: September 2025
Location: Islington, North London
Contract Type: Ad Hoc and Full-Time Roles Available

If you're a graduate looking to build experience in education, apply now and take the first step in a rewarding school-based career.

Send your CV today or contact Tradewind Education to find out more about becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Islington.