Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant

Opogo Education; Barking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is seeking motivated graduates to inspire young minds as Teaching Assistants in Secondary Schools. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by using your creativity and communication skills to engage students in interactive lessons. With flexible working options and ongoing professional development, you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in education. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers a tech-led approach to teaching opportunities.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Mobile App for Job Management

Higher Pay Rates

Social Enterprise Benefits

Qualifications

• Recent graduates passionate about supporting young learners.
• Enthusiastic and creative individuals ready to engage students.

Responsibilities

• Support students in their learning journey with creativity and enthusiasm.
• Collaborate with teachers to create an engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Positive Attitude

Education

Degree in Humanities

Recent Graduate (within 2-3 years)

Job description

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for inspiring young minds and a knack for creativity?

Do you have the enthusiasm and energy to help bring learning to life? We are looking for motivated Graduates to join our team as Teaching Assistants in our Secondary Schools in Newham.

Why you'll love this opportunity

1. Make a real impact: Use your communication and creative skills to engage and motivate students, helping to make lessons interactive and enjoyable.
2. Flexible working: Choose from part-time or full-time roles that fit around your lifestyle and future ambitions.
3. Build your experience: Develop valuable classroom skills and benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities.
4. Be part of a supportive team: Work in a welcoming and inclusive school community where your contributions are valued.

What We're Looking For

1. Passionate graduates: Enthusiastic, creative, and ready to support young people in their learning journey.
2. Collaborative mindset: Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting colleagues and students.
3. Fresh ideas: Bring innovative thinking and a proactive attitude to the classroom.
4. Positive and adaptable: Resilient, approachable, and bring a can-do spirit to everything you do.
5. Commitment to education: Motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Bonus points

• Graduates from humanities subjects such as English, History, Drama, or related fields.
• Those who have completed their degree in the last 2-3 years are particularly encouraged to apply.

The pay range advertised is based on employment through an umbrella company.

About Opogo Education

Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model, making it faster, fairer, and more efficient. Our benefits include:

• Easy-to-use mobile app: set your availability and pay rates, and let the jobs come to you.
• Higher rates: our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
• One-click timesheets: approve your timesheets once a week through the mobile app.
• Smart match: we match you with suitable jobs so schools can easily find you and send opportunities.
• Social enterprise: we reinvest profits into the education sector and offer access to hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and follows KCSIE 2025 guidelines. All employment offers are subject to vetting, safeguarding, and reference procedures.

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the application process.