Graduate Teaching Assistant
Job ID: 6645513
Ashford, Kent, England
£500 - 600 per week
Job Type: Full Time
Duties:
Step Into Teaching – Become a Graduate Teaching Assistant!
Location: Ashford, TN25
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Salary: £500-£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start date: September 2025
School Type: Secondary School with Outstanding Ofsted rating
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Job Summary
Have you recently graduated from Oxbridge or a Russell Group university with a 2:1 or above in a core subject such as STEM, English, Humanities, or Geography?
If you're serious about pursuing a long-term career in education and want to gain meaningful, hands-on experience, this Graduate Teaching Assistant could be the perfect next step.
A high-achieving secondary school in the heart of Ashford, rated Outstanding for its exceptional student progress and staff support, is on the lookout for a passionate and academically strong Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their welcoming and ambitious team. You’ll be fully supported, encouraged to grow, and given every opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Key Responsibilities
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons
- Offering in-class support to students, especially those with additional needs or who are working above/below expected levels
- Identifying students who are excelling or falling behind and helping to shape their learning pathways
- Delivering targeted 1:1 and small group intervention sessions to close learning gaps and accelerate progress
- Helping to prepare teaching materials and classroom resources
- Encouraging students’ confidence and independence both academically and socially
Graduate Teaching Assistant: What We’re Looking For
To succeed as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you should have:
- Hold (or be predicted) a 1st or 2:1 in a relevant subject from a Russell Group or top-30 UK university
- Strong academic background throughout GCSE’S and A-Levels (Must have English, Maths and Science GCSE’S)
- Be considering a long-term career in education, ideally leading to teacher training
- A genuine interest in the learning journey of students
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Show initiative, adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced school environment
- Bring warmth, empathy, and a proactive attitude to support both staff and pupils
Graduate Teaching Assistant: What they offer
They provide a supportive environment for graduates taking their first step into education:
- A paid, full-time position to build real classroom experience
- Pathway to teacher training from September 2026
- Regular training sessions and mentoring from experienced educators
- A chance to develop core teaching skills before applying to teacher training
- Modern facilities, excellent transport links, and free on-site parking
- A welcoming school community rated Outstanding by Ofsted
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Application Process
Excited to launch your career in education?
Don’t miss your chance to join a top school as a Graduate Teaching Assistant this September.
Apply today via Indeed with your up-to-date CV!
Ready to take your first step into teaching? Apply now and join their team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant this September!
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