Aspiring Teacher

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the UK seeks an Aspiring Teacher for a secondary school in Enfield, starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will be a proactive graduate with a strong communication skill set and a 2:1 or better degree from a top university. This full-time role offers the chance to support teaching across key stages and receive mentorship, paving the way into formal teacher training. Salary is £444 per week, pro-rata for term time only.

Benefits

High-quality CPD tailored to Aspiring Teachers

Structured induction and ongoing mentoring programme

Clear progression into teacher training

Qualifications

• Proactive and committed graduate.
• Strong desire to progress into teaching.
• Experience working with children is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across KS3–KS5.
• Deliver targeted small-group and 1:1 interventions.
• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom management, and assessment.
• Support pupils with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Child-centred experience

Education

2:1 or First-Class degree from a top 30 UK university

Job description

Aspiring Teacher – Enfield – January 2026

Are you an ambitious graduate looking to begin your journey into teaching? This Aspiring Teacher role is a graduate Teaching Assistant position in a secondary school in Enfield, starting January 2026, with a clear pathway into teacher training from September 2026.

This Good-rated secondary school in Enfield has a strong reputation for academic progress, inclusive practice and staff development. The school delivers a well-structured curriculum across KS3, KS4 and Sixth Form, with a clear focus on high expectations, positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing. SEN provision is embedded within mainstream classrooms, supported by experienced SEN staff and robust pastoral systems. Staff benefit from a collegiate culture where graduates are actively supported and developed into confident future teachers.

Aspiring Teacher – What the School Offers

• High-quality CPD tailored to Aspiring Teachers and future trainees
• Clear and consistent behaviour systems that support learning
• A structured induction and ongoing mentoring programme
• Collaborative departments with experienced subject specialists
• A proven pathway into teacher training or extended contracts

Aspiring Teacher – The Role

• Supporting teaching and learning across KS3–KS5 as an Aspiring Teacher
• Delivering targeted small-group and 1:1 interventions
• Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom management and assessment
• Supporting pupils with SEN, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH
• Gaining first-hand experience aligned with future teacher training

Aspiring Teacher – The Ideal Candidate

This Aspiring Teacher role suits a proactive and committed graduate with a 2:1 or First-Class degree from a top 30 UK university. Previous child-centred experience is highly valued. The successful Aspiring Teacher will demonstrate strong communication skills, resilience and a genuine desire to progress into teaching through formal training from September 2026.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Aspiring Teacher – Salary and Contract Details

• £444 per week, pro rata to term time only
• Full-time, long-term role (January–July)
• Term-time only
• Clear progression into teacher training from September 2026

This Aspiring Teacher position offers invaluable school-based experience within a supportive Enfield secondary setting.