Graduate Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Essex; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable multi-academy trust in Thurrock is seeking a passionate Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students who need additional help with their learning. This full-time role will involve mentoring students preparing for their GCSE and A-Level exams in core subjects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant core subject and strong behaviour management skills. The position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with students aged 11-18.
• Bachelor's degree in a core subject area (English, Maths, Science, Humanities).
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• Confident communicator with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support students preparing for GCSE and A-Level exams.
• Build good relationships with pupils and staff.
• Work across core subjects in KS3-KS5.

Skills

Experience working with students aged 11-18

Excellent behaviour management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a core subject (English, Maths, Science, Humanities)

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Thurrock
£450-£500 per week (depending on qualifications and experience)

Starting ASAP or January 2026

Vision for Education are looking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant to work at a school Multi-Academy Trust Secondary school in Thurrock. This is a full-time role, ideal for a Graduate Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting students who need additional support with their learning and studies. Mentor students who are preparing for their GCSE and A-Level exams, supporting them in your specialist subject. To start in November, this position has the potential to become a permanent role through the trust as a trainee teacher.

The role

The successful Graduate Teaching Assistant will be a passionate and proactive individual, capable of building good relationships with pupils and staff. Working in KS3-KS5, they must have a good understanding of the curriculum and be able to support students across core subjects.

The school

The school are seeking and engaging and knowledgeable Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team. In return, the school can offer a friendly environment, with hardworking colleagues and a very supportive leadership team. The appointed Graduate Teaching Assistant will benefit from working alongside experienced members of staff and lots of opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

To be considered for the Graduate Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have experience working with students aged 11-18
• Bachelor's degree in a core subject area (English, Maths, Science, Humanities)
• Have excellent behaviour management skills
• Be a confident communicator, able to use your own initiative when required

What Vision for Education offers

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant you will benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

How to apply

If you are a Graduate Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply for this Graduate Teaching Assistant role today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education please contact Antonia on (phone number removed).