Graduate Teachers Assistant

Academics Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An Outstanding secondary school in Hounslow seeks a motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant starting September 2025. This full-time, term-time position offers a unique opportunity to support teaching across various subjects, providing invaluable experience for those aspiring to a teaching career. The role includes mentoring and professional development, catering to individuals keen on advancing into teacher training.

Benefits

Mentoring and professional development

Experience in an Outstanding school setting

Preparation for PGCE or teacher training programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in any subject.
• Genuine interest in education and working with young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across a range of subjects.
• Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Providing pastoral support and building relationships with pupils.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Resilience

Education

Undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2)

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Hounslow - West London
Start Date: 1st September - 95 per day One-year position

An Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school in Hounslow, West London, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from 1st September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and high-performing school community while developing valuable classroom experience. Ideal for aspiring teachers, this one-year role will give you insight into school life, curriculum delivery, and pastoral support.

About the Role:

• Full-time, term-time only position from September 2025 - July 2026
• Supporting teaching and learning across a range of subjects and year groups (Key Stages 3-5)
• Working 1:1 and with small groups of students, including those with additional needs
• Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom management, and student progress tracking
• Providing pastoral support and building positive relationships with pupils

The Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant Will:

• Hold a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree (any subject considered)
• Have a genuine interest in education and working with young people
• Be proactive, resilient, and eager to learn
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be considering a future career in teaching (teacher training opportunities may follow)

Salary & Benefits:

• 90- 95 per day (depending on experience)
• Mentoring and professional development from experienced staff
• Opportunity to gain experience in an Outstanding school setting in Hounslow, West London
• Valuable preparation for a PGCE or teacher training programme

Join a welcoming and inclusive school in Hounslow, where high standards, student wellbeing, and staff development are at the heart of everything they do. If you are a graduate looking to make a real difference and gain crucial experience in education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity starting September 2025 in Hounslow.