Graduate Teaching Assistant â?? Secondary SchoolLocation: Southwark, LondonStart Date: September 2025Contract: Full-time, Long-termAre you a recent graduate looking to gain classroom experience in a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school?
Horizon Teachers is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream secondary school in the London Borough of Southwark. This is a full-time, long-term position starting in September, working across Years 7 to 11 with students who have a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties. This role is perfect for someone considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, or SEND support.
The Role:- Provide in-class support to students with additional needs across a range of subjects
- Work one-to-one and in small groups to help students access the curriculum
- Support pupils in managing their behaviour, engagement, and confidence
- Collaborate with teaching staff and the SEND department to implement personalised support strategies
- Gain valuable experience in a dynamic and inclusive school setting
About You:- A recent graduate (any relevant subject) with a strong interest in education
- Experience working with young people or individuals with additional needs is desirable
- Confident, patient, and enthusiastic
- A genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of students
- DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
Why work with Horizon Teachers?- Weâ??re education specialists with over a decade of experience in the sector
- Youâ??ll be matched with a dedicated consultant who prioritises your career goals
- Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
- Access to free safeguarding and behaviour management training
- Opportunities to gain long-term school-based experience before teacher training
- Outstanding reviews from our staff and partner schools across London
Please submit your CV for consideration as soon as possible.
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.
