Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational organization in Grays is seeking a passionate Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students who need additional help with their learning and studies. This full-time role involves mentoring students in core subjects and building strong relationships within the school environment. The position offers excellent daily rates, guaranteed pay scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development training

Generous referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with students aged 11-18.
• Bachelor’s degree in a core subject area.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students across core subjects.
• Mentor students preparing for GCSE and A-Level exams.
• Build relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Experience working with students aged 11-18

Excellent behaviour management skills

Confident communicator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a core subject area

Job description

About the role

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.