Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Harrow, North West London
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary (Term Time Only)
Duration: ASAP until July 2027
Pay: £100-£110 per day, dependent on experience, qualifications and assignment requirements, paid weekly via PAYE
Start Date: ASAP

Graduate Teaching Assistant Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming secondary school in Harrow seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, SEND or wider education support services. You'll gain valuable classroom experience while supporting young people across Key Stages 3 and 4.

About the School

This inclusive secondary school is committed to supporting pupil achievement, wellbeing and personal development through high-quality teaching and targeted student support.

School Highlights

  • Supportive and experienced leadership and pastoral teams
  • Inclusive learning environment focused on student success
  • Strong commitment to staff development and training

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and support staff to help pupils engage with learning and overcome barriers to academic progress.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions
  • Help students overcome barriers to learning
  • Promote confidence, resilience and independence
  • Build strong and supportive relationships with pupils
  • Support students with SEND where appropriate
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
  • Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

  • Degree-level qualification
  • Positive, enthusiastic and approachable personality
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Commitment to education and student development

Desirable Requirements

  • Experience working with young people through mentoring, tutoring, youth work, coaching or education
  • Experience supporting students with SEND, including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia or SEMH
  • Interest in Teaching, Educational Psychology or related professions

Pay and Progression

Pay for this position ranges from £100 to £110 per day, depending on experience, qualifications and assignment requirements.
The highest available rate of £110 per day would typically be offered to graduates with previous school-based experience, SEND experience, intervention delivery experience and a proven ability to support students independently across a range of learning needs.

Why Apply?

School Benefits

  • Long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school
  • Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience
  • Potential pathway into permanent education roles

Role Benefits

  • Excellent preparation for teacher training applications
  • Develop behaviour management and intervention skills
  • Build experience supporting students across KS3 and KS4

Tradewind Recruitment Benefits

  • Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  • Access to a wide range of long-term and permanent opportunities

Free National College CPD Access

As a Tradewind Recruitment candidate, you'll receive free access to The National College.
Recommended courses for this role include:
  • Behaviour Management in Secondary Schools
  • Supporting Students with SEND
  • Safeguarding Children in Education

Required Vetting

Successful applicants will be required to:
  • Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to make a new application
  • Provide professional references covering recent employment
  • Provide evidence of degree qualifications
  • Provide proof of the right to work in the UK
  • Complete all safeguarding and compliance checks required for working in schools

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and is committed to matching talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities in schools across the country.
Call Tradewind Recruitment today and discover why thousands of educators have trusted us for over 20 years to help them find the right opportunities, in the right schools, with the support they deserve.