Graduate Teaching Assistant

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Education is supporting a large Brent secondary school in North West London to appoint several ambitious graduates as Graduate Teaching Assistants for the 2026/27 academic year. The role offers a structured pathway into teacher training and hands-on experience across KS3–KS5, working closely with experienced teachers.

The position is full-time starting September 2026 for 1 year with a potential extension, and a salary of £26,000–£30,000 per annum (£550+ per week).

Responsibilities

• Supporting lessons across KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Working closely with a specialist subject department
• Delivering targeted 1:1 tuition
• Leading small-group interventions
• Supporting high-achieving pupils with extension work
• Helping students who have fallen behind to close learning gaps
• Providing additional support for pupils with SEND
• Assisting with GCSE revision and examination preparation
• Creating resources alongside classroom teachers
• Tracking pupil progress and providing feedback
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Helping run lunchtime or after-school clubs
• Observing experienced teachers and developing your own teaching style
• Potentially delivering parts of lessons as your confidence increases

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you an ambitious graduate looking for a meaningful role where you can make an impact from day one?

Would you like to gain a full academic year of classroom experience before potentially training to become a teacher?

Want to join a forward-thinking Brent secondary school that actively develops talented graduates into future educators?

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Brent, North West London

• September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Long-Term


• 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract | Opportunity to Extend


• £26,000–£30,000 per annum | Minimum £550 per week


• Potential Teacher Training Pathway for September 2027

KPI Education is supporting a large, inclusive and rapidly developing secondary school in Brent that is looking to appoint several exceptional graduates to its academic support team this September.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate who wants considerably more responsibility than a typical Teaching Assistant position. The school has a strong track record of developing graduates, and successful candidates will be given the opportunity to work closely with experienced teachers while building the skills needed for a future career in education.

What makes this opportunity stand out?

• £26,000–£30,000 annual salary, with a minimum of £550 per week


• Full-time position throughout the 2026/27 academic year


• Monday-Friday school-based working pattern


• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists and education professionals


• Opportunity to work predominantly within your degree subject


• Regular guidance from experienced teachers and middle leaders


• Exposure to different teaching styles and classroom environments


• 1:1 and small-group intervention experience


• Opportunities to support pupils preparing for GCSE and A-Level examinations


• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs


• Develop behaviour management and classroom leadership skills


• Become involved in enrichment activities, clubs and school trips


• Potential to progress into teacher training in September 2027


• Opportunity to extend your position beyond the initial contract

A Diverse and Ambitious Brent Secondary School

This is a vibrant, multicultural secondary school serving an incredibly diverse community in Brent, North West London.

The school has invested significantly in its curriculum, facilities and staff development in recent years. Classrooms are well equipped, departments are collaborative and senior leaders place considerable emphasis on creating a positive culture where both pupils and staff can develop.

The school has a thriving sixth form and high aspirations for its students. Many pupils are working towards competitive university destinations, while additional intervention programmes ensure students requiring extra academic support receive targeted help.

Graduates are treated as an important part of the school community and are encouraged to contribute ideas, participate in extracurricular activities and gradually develop greater responsibility.

Your Role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant

No two days will be exactly the same. Depending on your academic background and interests, you could be:

• Supporting lessons across KS3, KS4 and KS5


• Working closely with a specialist subject department


• Delivering targeted 1:1 tuition


• Leading small-group interventions


• Supporting high-achieving pupils with extension work


• Helping students who have fallen behind to close learning gaps


• Providing additional support for pupils with SEND


• Assisting with GCSE revision and examination preparation


• Creating resources alongside classroom teachers


• Tracking pupil progress and providing feedback


• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines


• Helping run lunchtime or after-school clubs


• Observing experienced teachers and developing your own teaching style


• Potentially delivering parts of lessons as your confidence increases

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