Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant
Train to Teach Opportunity

Location: Nuneaton, London (SE11 postcode area)
Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Start Date: September (or ASAP)

Are you a recent Nutrition graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in education?

We are recruiting on behalf of two secondary schools in the SE11 area of London for an ambitious Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant with a clear pathway into teacher training.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students in Food, Nutrition and Health-related subjects before progressing onto a salaried or unsalaried teacher training programme.

About the Role

As a Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students in Food Technology, Nutrition and related lessons.
• Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Provide one-to-one and small group academic support.
• Help raise student attainment and confidence.
• Develop the skills and experience needed to progress into teacher training.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• 2:1 degree or above in Nutrition or a closely related subject (e.g. Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Nutritional Sciences).
• A Levels or BTEC Level 3 (Pass/C or above).
• GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Mathematics.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Please note: We are unable to accept equivalent qualifications in place of A Levels/BTEC or GCSEs. Applicants must hold the specified UK qualifications.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about nutrition, health and education.
• Interested in pursuing a career in teaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, proactive and enthusiastic.
• Able to inspire and support secondary-aged students.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive salary of £26,000–£28,000 per annum.
• Full-time, paid school-based experience.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Mentoring from experienced teaching staff.
• A clear route into teacher training.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's education.

If you're a high-achieving Nutrition graduate ready to take the first step towards a career in teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach opportunity in the SE11 area.