Job Description

Academic Teaching Assistant | Lewisham | September

Are you a graduate looking to gain classroom experience within a high-achieving secondary school before progressing into teaching? This Academic Teaching Assistant opportunity in Lewisham offers the chance to support pupils across the curriculum while developing valuable education experience.

This Academic Teaching Assistant role is based within a secondary school focused on raising aspirations, improving outcomes and preparing pupils for future success. The successful Academic Teaching Assistant will work alongside subject teachers to support lessons, deliver interventions and help pupils develop confidence in their learning.

Lewisham | Contract | £500–£550 per week

What the school can offer an Academic Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils


• Opportunities to deliver small-group interventions


• Support from experienced teachers and subject leaders


• A structured route into teacher training


• Strong CPD and professional development opportunities


• A collaborative and ambitious school culture


• Experience within a successful secondary environment

The successful Academic Teaching Assistant will:

• Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree


• Be confident supporting pupils academically


• Have excellent communication skills


• Be enthusiastic about education and pupil progress


• Build positive relationships with students

If you are a graduate looking for an Academic Teaching Assistant role that provides genuine classroom experience, this is an excellent Lewisham opportunity.

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Academic Teaching Assistant | Lewisham | September | INDSUP