Graduate Academic Coach – Geography

Step Into Teaching Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching Limited places Geography graduates in a specialist SEN school in Woking, Surrey, to provide classroom support and deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions for students aged 10–16, including dyslexia, DLD and ADHD.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and practitioners across the Geography curriculum, helping pupils explore concepts, gain confidence and develop learning skills, with training and safeguarding checks in place.

Qualifications

• Geography degree with 2:2 or higher.
• Genuine interest in education and supporting pupils.
• Willingness to learn and develop classroom skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored classroom support and 1:1/small-group interventions.
• Support teaching and learning across the Geography curriculum.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and learning skills.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Geography degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Calling all Geography Graduates interested in education, humanities and supporting young people!

Are you a Geography graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a school environment? Do you have a passion for understanding the world around us and an interest in helping young people develop their knowledge, confidence and curiosity?

This exciting opportunity is based within a specialist SEN school in Woking, supporting students aged 10-16 with dyslexia and associated needs, including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and ADHD.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff, providing tailored classroom support and delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions to help students develop their confidence, independence and learning skills. With opportunities to support across the Geography curriculum, you can also bring your subject knowledge into the classroom, helping students explore geographical concepts, develop critical thinking and engage with the world around them.

This is an excellent opportunity to put your Geography degree into practice, gaining valuable school-based experience while building skills for future careers in Teaching, Geography Education, Environmental Studies, SEND or wider educational support.

Throughout your placement, Step Into Teaching will provide ongoing guidance, training and support through our pre-teacher training programme.

Who are Step Into Teaching?

We are a pre-teacher training programme designed to support and encourage graduates like yourself to explore a career in education.

We provide practical, school-based experience that offers an essential foundation for a successful career in teaching, educational psychology, counselling or wider SEND support.

Through your placement, you will gain valuable experience working with young people, develop transferable skills and gain a better understanding of whether a future career in education is right for you.

The opportunity:

• A specialist SEN school in Woking, Surrey
• Supporting students aged 10-16
• Full-time role: Monday - Friday
• Term-time only
• £500 - £530
• Classroom-based support, alongside 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Opportunities to support teaching and learning across the Geography curriculum
• Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist practitioners
• Develop practical experience relevant to Teaching, Geography Education and SEND careers
• Make a meaningful difference to young people's confidence, independence and educational development

For this role, the ideal graduate will:

• Hold a degree in Geography or a closely related subject, with a 2:2 or above.
• Have a genuine interest in education, geographical studies and supporting young people's development.
• Be enthusiastic about sharing subject knowledge and helping students explore geographical concepts.
• Be patient, empathetic and approachable, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Be resilient, adaptable and motivated to help young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to take direction while also showing initiative when required.
• Have a reflective and proactive approach to supporting individual learning needs.

Previous experience working with children or young people is advantageous but not essential. A willingness to learn and a genuine passion for supporting students are what matter most.

So, are you ready to put your Geography degree into practice and help young people discover more about the world around them?

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within 5 working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.