Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Hammersmith School | September Start

A well-established Hammersmith school is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the team this September. The school combines strong academic standards with an inclusive approach to student support, making it an excellent environment for graduates exploring careers in education. This Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers varied responsibilities across classroom support, interventions, and pastoral care. Staff value graduates who are proactive, reflective, and genuinely interested in understanding how schools operate day to day.

Professional development is taken seriously, with Graduate Teaching Assistants included in staff training sessions and departmental meetings throughout the year. The school has a particularly strong reputation for supporting pupils with additional learning needs, giving graduates valuable exposure to differentiated teaching and intervention strategies. Students are respectful, routines are consistent, and classrooms are purposeful. Previous Graduate Teaching Assistants have gone on to teacher training, speech and language therapy, and educational psychology programmes after completing their placement year.

Key Highlights:

* Graduate Teaching Assistant – full-time September start

* £100 per day, term-time only

* Hammersmith location with excellent Underground access

* Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with strong inclusion practices

* Long-term opportunity through July 2027

* Regular CPD and SEND-focused training available

* Ideal experience for aspiring teachers and psychologists

What You’ll Be Doing:

* Supporting students during lessons and independent tasks

* Leading small group interventions across core subjects

* Assisting staff with classroom organisation and preparation

* Encouraging positive learning habits and participation

* Working closely with pastoral and SEND teams throughout the day

Ideal Candidate for this Hammersmith school:

* Graduate Teaching Assistant applicants should hold a strong university degree

* Interest in teaching, SEND, or psychology would be highly beneficial

* Graduates should be patient, organised, and professional

* Prior experience working with young people is desirable

* Full commitment to a long-term role from September is essential

Why Join this Hammersmith school?

* Graduate Teaching Assistants are included in wider staff training opportunities

* Strong SEND provision provides valuable specialist experience

* Experienced leadership team invests heavily in staff development

* Consistent routines create calm and focused learning environments

* Hammersmith location offers excellent transport and local facilities

How to Apply:

If you’re looking to gain long-term experience in education before moving into training or further study, apply now for this Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Hammersmith. Interviews are taking place shortly for September appointments.

This Graduate Teaching Assistant position in Hammersmith provides valuable practical experience in a structured, supportive setting where graduates are encouraged to grow professionally from day one