Graduate Teaching Assistant

KPI EDUCATION; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 22,750 - 24,115; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary of £500-530 per week

Supportive school environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

KPI EDUCATION is looking for a dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Birmingham. This full-time position is ideal for graduates who are passionate about education and eager to support students in their learning.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and demonstrate effective communication skills. You will assist teachers with lesson planning, provide interventions, and foster a positive learning environment.

This role offers competitive weekly pay and valuable classroom experience, setting a strong foundation for further career progression in education.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from a leading university.
• Commitment to a career in education.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom learning across KS3-4.
• Provide small group and 1:1 intervention.
• Assist with lesson preparation and resource management.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Foster a culture of confidence and ambition.

Skills

Passion for education

Effective communication

Collaborative working

Education

2:1 or first class degree in Education, Psychology, English, Maths or related subject

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Full-time | Term-Time Only | £500-530 per week

Location: Birmingham

Are you a top-performing graduate seeking the first step to a career in education?

Are you passionate about supporting young people in their learning and development?

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team and support students in achieving their full potential.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students across KS3 and KS4, fostering a positive learning environment and encouraging students to succeed.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support classroom learning across KS3-4
• Provide small group and 1:1 intervention to raise attainment
• Assist with lesson preparation and resource management
• Help monitor student progress and engagement and provide feedback to teachers
• Encourage a culture of confidence, resilience and ambition

This is a unique opportunity to gain essential classroom experience and establish professional working relationships, providing an ideal foundation for teacher training.

The ideal candidate

This position is perfect for a high‑calibre graduate who is passionate about education and strives to make a difference. Therefore, they will:

• Hold a 2:1 or first class in Education, Psychology, English, Maths or a related subject from a leading university
• Possess a passion for education and working with young people
• Have effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Demonstrate a commitment to a career in education
• Have the right to work in the UK

Why this role?

• Join a supportive secondary school in Birmingham
• Gain elite, practical experience in classroom management
• Build a foundation for teacher training and postgraduate study in the field of education
• Competitive salary of £500-530 per week

About the school

KPI Education are hiring a Graduate Teaching Assistant on behalf of a thriving Birmingham secondary school with a reputation for academic excellence and pupil satisfaction. Rated good and outstanding by Ofsted, this is an ideal opportunity for graduates to build to progression in an education career.