Graduate Teaching Assistant

Posted 24 June 2025
Salary Competitive
LocationRichmond
Job type Permanent
Discipline SupportGraduates & Teacher Training Opportunities
ReferenceV-105870

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Richmond – September 2025 Start


Location: Richmond, South West London
Contract: September 2025 – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £444.00 per week (PAYE)
Interviews: June/July 2025


Are you a graduate looking to gain classroom experience in a supportive primary school from September?


A vibrant primary school in Richmond is recruiting for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support across KS2. This Graduate Teaching Assistant role is perfect for aspiring primary teachers looking to gain in-school experience before applying for teacher training.


As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will provide in-class support, deliver small group booster sessions in English and Maths, and help children who may need additional guidance to stay on track academically.


Key responsibilities:
  • Assisting class teachers with lesson delivery
  • Providing 1:1 and small group interventions
  • Supporting pupils with SEND and EAL
  • Helping to plan and deliver creative activities

We’re looking for:

  • A 2:1 or above in any subject (English, Education or Psychology preferred)
  • Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
  • A genuine desire to work in education
  • A commitment to supporting all learners

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Richmond is an excellent stepping stone for graduates hoping to train as teachers or gain school experience for a PGCE application.


Please note: This role is only open to applicants with a UK undergraduate degree. We cannot consider overseas degrees, even with a UK Master’s. Sponsorship is not available, so applicants must have UK citizenship or the right to work via settled status.


Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping graduates secure long-term and permanent roles like this Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Richmond. To explore more roles, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting your application.