Graduate Teaching Assistant – No School Experience Required
Location: Barnet, North London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £95–£110 per day
You have completed your degree. Now you need the practical experience that helps you decide what comes next.
Parker Smith Inclusion is recruiting enthusiastic graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in welcoming primary, secondary and specialist schools across Barnet.
You do not need previous school experience.
We are looking for graduates who are confident, patient and genuinely interested in supporting children and young people. Your degree subject is less important than your attitude, reliability and ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
What will you be doing?
Depending on the school, you may be:
- Supporting pupils with their learning and classroom engagement
- Working one-to-one with a child who needs additional support
- Helping pupils with autism, ADHD or other additional needs
- Delivering small-group literacy or numeracy activities
- Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Encouraging pupils to become more confident and independent
- Assisting teachers with lessons and classroom activities
This role will give you valuable experience in safeguarding, SEND, behaviour support, classroom management and child development.
Who would this role suit?
This opportunity would be ideal for a graduate who:
- Holds a degree in any subject
- Is considering a career in teaching, psychology, therapy, mental health or social work
- Enjoys working with children or young people
- Is calm, approachable and willing to learn
- Can commit to a full academic year
- Is available Monday to Friday during school hours
Previous school experience is not essential. Experience through tutoring, coaching, childcare, mentoring, youth work, care work or volunteering would be useful.
Where could this role take you?
Many graduates use a Teaching Assistant position as a first step towards:
- Primary or secondary teaching
- Educational psychology
- Child psychology
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Pastoral or mental health support
- SEND and inclusion
Why Parker Smith Inclusion?
We specialise in SEND and inclusive education and will take the time to understand the type of school and role that suits you.
You will receive:
- Access to opportunities across Barnet
- Support choosing the right school setting
- Interview and trial-day preparation
- PAYE pay with no umbrella-company deductions
- Honest guidance throughout the process
- Continued support once you begin your placement
Schools are interviewing throughout August for September starts.
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Your degree gave you the knowledge. This role will give you the experience.
Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities in Barnet.
Pay: £105.00-£110.00 per day
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
