Graduate Teaching Assistant – KS3/KS4 Role | Dynamic Croydon Secondary School

Are you a bright, motivated graduate looking to gain classroom experience in a thriving secondary school? This excellent Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity places you in a dynamic Croydon secondary school, supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 in their academic and personal development.
This forward-thinking school is proud of its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral care, and commitment to helping every student succeed. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with subject teachers, SEN teams and pastoral leads to support learners both in and out of the classroom—developing skills that are invaluable for a future career in education.

Key Highlights:

• Graduate Teaching Assistant role supporting KS3 & KS4 students in Croydon
• £95–£110 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, term-time role starting September 2025
• Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school with a focus on academic success and student wellbeing
• Located in a well-connected South London borough with excellent public transport
• Join a welcoming, student-focused team with mentoring and CPD opportunities
• Ideal for aspiring secondary teachers, youth workers, or educational psychologists
• Interviews taking place now – early applications encouraged

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Supporting students 1:1 or in small groups across subjects such as English, maths, and science
• Helping pupils with additional needs to access learning effectively
• Encouraging confidence, engagement, and positive classroom behaviour
• Preparing resources and contributing to a supportive learning environment
• Collaborating with SEN, pastoral and academic teams to monitor progress

Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant for This Croydon School:

• A recent graduate with strong academic credentials and a passion for education
• Confident communicator who builds rapport easily with teenagers
• Proactive, patient, and enthusiastic about making a difference
• Experience working with young people (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, youth work) is a plus
• Available to commit full-time from September through July
• Interested in pursuing teacher training or a career in education or youth support

Why Join This Croydon Secondary School?

• Supportive leadership team with a focus on graduate development
• Inclusive, aspirational culture that values each student’s journey
• Structured training and mentoring for early-career education professionals
• Opportunities to gain hands-on classroom experience before teacher training
• Located in a diverse and vibrant South London community with excellent transport links

How to Apply:

If you’re a passionate Graduate Teaching Assistant ready to inspire and support students in a Croydon secondary school, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘APPLY’ or send your CV to JobsinED today.
This is a brilliant opportunity to make a real difference while gaining valuable school-based experience in a supportive and ambitious environment.