Graduate Teaching Assistant | Primary School | Newham

Graduate Teaching Assistant Job in Newham primary school

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or another child-focused profession?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Newham, close to Stratford, is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term position for the entire academic year, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Early Years and Key Stage 1.

For this Graduate Teaching Assistant job, the school is looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic graduate who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Graduate Teaching Assistant job role

• Full-time position starting September 2026
• Long-term role for the full academic year
• Supporting pupils with SEN in Early Years and KS1
• Providing 1:1 and small group interventions
• Assisting children with communication, social and emotional development
• Supporting pupils with autism, speech and language needs and other additional needs
• Working closely with class teachers, SENCO and external professionals
• Gaining valuable hands-on experience within a supportive school environment

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Person Specification

• A degree in any subject
• Previous experience working with children is desirable
• Experience supporting individuals with SEN in any setting would be highly beneficial
• School-based experience is advantageous but not essential
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach
• Considering a future career in education or child development

What this Newham Primary School offers

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Excellent training and mentoring opportunities
• Valuable SEN experience across Early Years and KS1
• Friendly and welcoming staff team
• Easily accessible Newham location close to Stratford
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s educational journeys

If you are a graduate looking to build your experience within a primary school setting and are passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply today for this Graduate Teaching Assistant job in Newham