Graduate Teaching Assistant


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£108.68 to £115 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	SE13 6JZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

English Graduate Teaching Assistant - Lewisham

Location: Lewisham, South East London

Pay: £108.68-£115 per day

Contract: Full-time, long-term to permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Monday to Friday, term time only

Long Term Futures are working with a secondary school in Lewisham to appoint an English Graduate Teaching Assistant for an immediate start.

This position is particularly well suited to an English graduate who wants to gain meaningful classroom experience before progressing into teacher training. You will work closely with the English department, supporting students throughout Key Stages 3 and 4 with their reading, writing, communication and preparation for GCSE examinations.

Alongside general classroom support, you will lead focused interventions for individuals and small groups, helping students overcome barriers to learning and become more confident in English.

Your Responsibilities

- Support students during Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 English lessons

- Lead literacy, reading and writing interventions

- Provide focused support to pupils preparing for GCSE English

- Help students understand tasks and organise their written work

- Support learners with SEND, EAL, dyslexia and differing academic abilities

- Encourage participation and build pupils' confidence in the classroom

- Assist teachers with resources and lesson preparation

- Reinforce the school's expectations around behaviour and engagement

- Track pupil participation and share useful feedback with teaching staff

- Build professional and encouraging relationships with students

About You

- You hold a degree in English, English Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism or a closely related subject

- You are seriously considering a career in teaching or education

- You communicate clearly and have strong written English

- You are patient, approachable and able to motivate young people

- You can work independently while contributing effectively to a department

- You are available full-time and ready to begin as soon as possible

- You hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to complete a new application

Experience gained through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, volunteering or a school setting would be beneficial, although applications from graduates seeking their first education role are also welcomed.

What Long Term Futures Offers

- Weekly pay at £108.68-£115 per day

- A full-time position with long-term stability

- The potential to secure a permanent role

- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

- Access to safeguarding, behaviour management and classroom-based training

- Valuable experience ahead of teacher training

- A clear and supportive registration process

The school is accessible from Greenwich, Southwark, Bromley, Bexley, Blackheath, Deptford, Catford, New Cross, Peckham and surrounding areas of South East London.

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If you are an English graduate ready to begin your career in education, submit your up-to-date CV today. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial consultation before progressing to an interview or trial day with the school.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

By applying, you consent to Long Term Futures processing your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

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