Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Secondary Schools Sutton September Start Full Time

Are you a high-achieving graduate looking to take your first step into education?

We are working with an outstanding secondary school in Sutton seeking ambitious and motivated graduates to join their team as Graduate Teaching Assistants.

This is an exceptional opportunity for graduates who are considering a future career in teaching, education, or child-focused professions.

The Role - Graduate Teaching Assistant (Sutton)

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students across the school to access learning, build confidence, and achieve strong academic outcomes.

Working closely with experienced teachers, you will support learning in the classroom, deliver targeted interventions, and provide tailored academic support to individuals and small groups. Where possible, you will also be deployed within your degree specialism to add further value to subject delivery.

This role provides outstanding school-based experience and is ideal for graduates aspiring to careers in:

• Teaching & Teacher Training
• Educational Psychology
• Social Work
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Youth Work & Pastoral Support
• Tutoring & Academic Mentoring

About the School

This outstanding secondary school in Sutton offers a vibrant and supportive environment where both students and staff thrive. You can expect:

• A consistently high-performing school with excellent GCSE and A-Level outcomes
• A collaborative, supportive and experienced staff team
• Engaged students with positive attitudes to learning
• Excellent CPD and teacher training pathways
• Strong pastoral systems and inclusive practice
• Convenient transport links across South London
• A welcoming and ambitious school community

Key Responsibilities

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students on a 1:1, small group, and whole-class basis
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
• Deliver targeted intervention sessions to raise attainment
• Monitor and feedback on student progress and engagement
• Adapt learning materials to support different abilities and needs
• Promote positive behaviour and a focused learning environment
• Help build student confidence, resilience, and independence

Person Specification

We are looking for graduates who:

• Hold a degree from a recognised university
• Have strong academic ability and subject knowledge
• Are confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills
• Are passionate about education and working with young people
• Are considering a future career in teaching or a related field
• Are proactive, reliable, and eager to learn

Next Steps

If you are a motivated graduate looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Sutton, and want to gain invaluable experience in an outstanding secondary school, we would love to hear from you.