Graduate Teaching Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500-£600 per week

Term-time only

Job summary

KPI Education is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a high-achieving secondary school in Camden. The role starts September 2026, is full-time and term-time only, and offers £500-£600 per week.

You will support teachers during lessons, provide 1:1 and small-group support across English, Maths and Science, and help with lesson prep and behaviour management while developing teaching skills.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, with a 2:1 or above preferred.
• Strong academically, particularly in English, Maths or Science.
• Passionate about education and working with young people.
• Confident, approachable and able to communicate effectively.
• Patient, resilient and proactive.
• Able to build positive relationships with students.
• Interested in progressing into teaching or a wider career in education.
• Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work or schools is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers during lessons and classroom activities.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students.
• Supporting pupils across core subjects, including English, Maths and Science.
• Helping students understand challenging topics and develop confidence.
• Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom resources.
• Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a focused learning environment.
• Helping students develop effective revision and independent study skills.
• Monitoring student engagement and contributing to progress tracking.
• Supporting pupils with a range of abilities and additional learning needs.
• Building positive relationships with students and encouraging academic progress.

Skills

Degree level

English

Maths

Science

Communication

Patient

Tutoring

Education

Degree level

Job description

Camden

September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Term-Time Only | £500-£600 per week

Are you a motivated graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching?

Do you have a strong academic background and a genuine passion for supporting young people?

KPI Education is working with a high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Camden that is seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to develop practical experience in a secondary school while working alongside experienced teachers and supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers during lessons and classroom activities.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students.
• Supporting pupils across core subjects, including English, Maths and Science.
• Helping students understand challenging topics and develop confidence.
• Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom resources.
• Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a focused learning environment.
• Helping students develop effective revision and independent study skills.
• Monitoring student engagement and contributing to progress tracking.
• Supporting pupils with a range of abilities and additional learning needs.
• Building positive relationships with students and encouraging academic progress.

Candidate Profile

The school is looking for a graduate who is:

• Educated to degree level, with a 2:1 or above preferred.
• Strong academically, particularly in English, Maths or Science.
• Passionate about education and working with young people.
• Confident, approachable and able to communicate effectively.
• Patient, resilient and proactive.
• Able to build positive relationships with students.
• Interested in progressing into teaching or a wider career in education.
• Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work or schools is desirable but not essential.

What the School Offers

This Camden secondary school provides a supportive environment where graduates can gain genuine experience of working in education.

You will benefit from:

• £500-£600 per week.
• Full-time, term-time employment from September 2026.
• Valuable experience across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Support and guidance from experienced teachers.
• Opportunities to develop classroom management and teaching skills.
• Experience supporting students with different abilities and needs.
• Professional development and training.
• Strong preparation for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and other teacher-training routes.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to students' confidence and academic progress.

Take Your First Step Into Teaching

If you are a graduate with strong academic credentials, a passion for working with young people and an interest in becoming a teacher, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Camden could be the ideal starting point.

Gain hands-on classroom experience, develop your teaching skills and work alongside experienced education profes