Graduate Humanities Teaching Assistant

TieTalent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Richmond is seeking a Graduate Humanities Teaching Assistant. This role provides an opportunity to support students academically across history, English, and humanities subjects, making it ideal for those interested in pursuing teacher training or educational research. Successful candidates will work closely with experienced teachers to inspire a love for learning.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a relevant qualification willing to commit full-time for the academic year.
• Interest in education or teaching is essential.
• Graduates from non-UK institutions will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lessons and provide in-class support to students.
• Lead small group interventions and encourage discussion.
• Support pupils in reading, writing, and understanding topics.

Skills

Clear communication

Supportive approach

Education

2:1 or above in a relevant Bachelor's degree from a UK university

Job description

Graduate Humanities Teaching Assistant Richmond September 2025 Start


Location: Richmond, South West London
Contract: September 2025 July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £444 per week (PAYE)
Interviews: June/July 2025


Are you a History, Politics or English graduate looking to gain school-based experience?


A high-performing secondary school in Richmond is seeking a Graduate Humanities Teaching Assistant to support across the Humanities Department. This Graduate Humanities Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who wants to inspire a love for learning and support pupils academically.


As a Graduate Humanities Teaching Assistant, you will assist in lessons, provide in-class support to students who need extra help, and lead small group interventions. You will work with experienced teachers and help bring subjects like history and literature to life.


This Graduate Humanities Teaching Assistant role would suit a graduate thinking about teacher training or educational research.


Key responsibilities:

• Supporting in History, English and Humanities lessons
• Helping pupils with reading, writing and understanding topics
• Leading small group work
• Encouraging discussion, debate and curiosity

Were looking for:

• A 2:1 or above in a relevant Bachelors degree from a UK university
• An interest in education or teaching
• Clear communication and a supportive approach
• A full-time commitment for the academic year

Please note: We cannot accept applicants with undergraduate degrees from outside the UK, even with a UK Masters. This school is unable to offer sponsorship, so applicants must be UK citizens or have settled/pre-settled status.


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