Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Waltham Forest

Location: Waltham Forest
Pay: From £100 per day (PAYE)
Start Date: Immediate and September 2025 starts available
Focus Areas: SEN Support | Small Group Intervention | Cover Experience | Teacher Training Pathway

Are you a recent graduate looking to take the first step toward a career in education?
Do you have a passion for supporting young people and an interest in becoming a qualified teacher?

TeacherActive is working with several vibrant and inclusive schools in Waltham Forest that are looking to recruit ambitious Graduate Teaching Assistants. Opportunities are available for both immediate starts and for the new academic year beginning September 2025.

This is an ideal opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while receiving expert guidance and training – perfect for anyone considering a future in teaching.

What’s in It for You:

• £100 per day (PAYE) – Competitive pay for graduates

• Teacher Training Pathway – Clear route into formal teacher training with school-based support

• Ongoing CPD – Gain essential skills in SEN support, safeguarding, behaviour management, and more

• Classroom Leadership Opportunities – Lead small group interventions and support lesson delivery

• Experience with SEN Learners – Work with pupils with a range of needs in a nurturing setting

• Strong Mentoring & Support – Learn from experienced educators and SLT members

• Long-Term Stability – Full-time, long-term roles that offer consistency and development

• Career Progression – A structured route to becoming a fully qualified teacher

✅ We’re Looking for Graduates Who:

• Hold a degree with a strong academic background

• Have experience working with children or young people (voluntary or paid)

• Are passionate about education and open to pursuing a career in teaching

• Are confident supporting pupils 1:1 and in small group sessions

• Are open to working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Are proactive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn

• Can start immediately or are available for September 2025

Whether you’ve worked in schools before or have experience in tutoring, mentoring, or youth work — this role will help you build the skills and confidence needed to progress in education.

Apply Now

Ready to take the next step in your career?
Send your CV or contact David Keogh at
[email protected] for more information.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



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