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: 1^st 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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