Aspiring Secondary Teacher: Graduate Teaching Assistant

EdEx; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Newham is hiring Secondary Teaching Assistants for December 2025 for the entire academic year. Successful candidates will support students in their GCSE and A-Level subjects, focusing on raising attainment through 1:1 and group interventions. Candidates must possess a degree from a reputable university and a solid background in A Levels and GCSEs. This role includes enrolment onto a Salaried Schools Direct opportunity, providing a pathway to becoming a secondary teacher.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Schools Direct opportunity

Qualifications

• Degree from a reputable university required.
• Good A Levels and GCSEs across the board.
• Confidence in knowledge of the GCSE and A Level curriculum.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.
• Commitment and ambition to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Work across Key Stage 4–5, focusing on raising attainment.
• Carry out 1:1 and group interventions.
• Implement GCSE and A Level interventions.
• Enrol onto Schools Direct aspiring Secondary Teacher Program.

Skills

Confidence in knowledge of GCSE and A Level curriculum

Ability to engage and motivate students

Commitment and ambition

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

A good standard of A Levels and GCSEs

Job description

A secondary school in Newham is hiring Secondary Teaching Assistants for December 2025 for the entire academic year. Successful candidates will support students in their GCSE and A-Level subjects, focusing on raising attainment through 1:1 and group interventions. Candidates must possess a degree from a reputable university and a solid background in A Levels and GCSEs. This role includes enrolment onto a Salaried Schools Direct opportunity, providing a pathway to becoming a secondary teacher.