Graduate Teaching Assistant - South East London

Key Details

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: South East London

Pay: £90-£95 per day

Contract: Full Time: Monday - Friday (8.30-4pm)

About the Role

We are looking for a committed Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in South East London. This full-time role involves supporting primary-aged children with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN), including pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), communication needs, and social-emotional challenges.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work both 1:1 and within small groups, helping children access learning, regulate emotions, and develop key skills. Experience working with children is essential, and SEN or ASD experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide tailored support to pupils with complex SEN and ASD

Assist with learning activities and behaviour regulation

Implement personalised strategies under teacher and SENCo guidance

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

Maintain a calm, patient and nurturing approach

Contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom environment

What We're Looking For

A graduate who can commit to a full-time position

Someone confident, resilient, and passionate about SEN

Experience working with children (essential)

Previous SEN or ASD experience (preferred)

A strong desire to grow within the role of Graduate Teaching Assistant

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on SEN experience within a supportive primary school in South East London working closely with experienced staff who will guide your development.

Why This Role?

A position as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in South East London. If you're enthusiastic, patient, and ready to make a difference, this role in South East London could be the perfect next step.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07