Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Language Graduates 🌍
📍 Based in Lewisham
Are you graduating with a degree in Languages, Linguistics, English, TESOL, or Translation and wondering how to use your skills in a meaningful, rewarding role?
We are looking for enthusiastic, creative, and confident graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in one of the wonderful primary or secondary schools we partner with in Lewisham. This can be a fantastic first step if you're considering a future career in education.
After graduating, I began working in a school setting and was surrounded by like-minded graduates who shared my passion for communication, culture, and education. The school both supported and challenged me, helping me grow professionally and personally. That experience ultimately opened the door for me to train and become a teacher. As your consultant, I would be excited to be part of this chapter with you.
🌟 Why This Role Is Perfect for Language Graduates Your training has already given you:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong literacy and grammar knowledge
Cultural awareness and empathy
Confidence supporting and guiding learners
Analytical and structured thinkingThese are exactly the qualities that make outstanding Teaching Assistants, particularly in supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners or literacy interventions.
🎓 Our Graduate Hub at Create Education
We operate a dedicated Graduate Hub designed to support new graduates as they transition into education.
Through the Hub, we:
Provide guidance and mentoring
Offer training and classroom preparation
Match you with one of the lovely schools we work with
Support your long-term career development
Enable you to connect with other graduates pursuing a career in educationYou won’t be navigating education alone — we support you every step of the way.
🚀 Ideal for Those Considering a Career in Education This opportunity is perfect if you’re thinking about becoming:
A Teacher
A Teaching Assistant
An English, MFL, or Literacy Teacher
A Performing Arts Educator or Language Specialist
Or pursuing wider careers in education and youth developmentIt’s an excellent way to gain hands-on classroom experience while building confidence and professional skills.
📚 The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you may:
Support pupils in class and small groups
Assist with literacy, reading, or language lessons
Bring communication skills and cultural knowledge into learning
Help build confidence in young people
Support EAL learners and contribute to school initiatives✨ What We’re Looking For
Recent Language, Linguistics, English, TESOL, or Translation graduates
Passion for working with young people
Positive, proactive attitude
Interest in education as a long-term career path🔒 Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
If you are an enthusiastic and committed individual looking to become part of a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications