Graduate Teaching Assistant  

Sheffield Secondary School – September Start – Up to £550 per week

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain invaluable experience in a secondary school environment?

Would you like to support young people in their learning, wellbeing, and development as a Graduate Teaching Assistant?

Can you see yourself pursuing a future career in teaching, educational psychology, or student support?

A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Sheffield is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a September start, although earlier starts may be available for the right individual. This is an ideal role for anyone who wants to build hands-on experience in the classroom before going into teacher training or other education-focused careers.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to register your interest in this Graduate Teaching Assistant role!

About this Graduate Teaching Assistant Role:

• Long-term, full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant role
• Earn up to £550 per week
• Sociable working hours of 8-4, Mon/Fri
• Use your degree in a meaningful way
• Gain invaluable experience that can take you into teaching or a related field
• Great CPD on offer
• Full training provided
• Great transport links to this Sheffield school

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers to provide academic and pastoral support to pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. You may support in a range of subjects depending on your degree background, help to lead small-group interventions, and provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs or those at risk of disengagement.

This Sheffield secondary school is committed to high expectations, student wellbeing, and academic achievement. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that every young person feels supported and challenged. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be a key part of that support network, helping students to thrive both personally and academically.

The ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant will be a confident, reliable, and empathetic individual with strong communication skills and a genuine desire to work in education. Prior experience working with young people is advantageous, but not essential – what matters most is enthusiasm, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to helping pupils succeed.

This is a full-time, long-term role that runs until the end of the academic year. You will receive ongoing training and guidance, with opportunities to observe outstanding teaching practice and contribute meaningfully to the wider school community. Many of our Graduate Teaching Assistant placements lead directly into salaried teacher training or further study in education-related fields.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to gain real-world school experience, apply today to become a Graduate Teaching Assistant in this excellent Sheffield secondary school!

Graduate Teaching Assistant role – Sheffield Secondary Schol – Up to £550 per week

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